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Yarg Family History

Yarg Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Yang, Yard, Karg, Garg, Barg, Wang, Mark, Yan, Kang, Bard

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Where is the Yarg family from?

You can see how Yarg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yarg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Yarg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Yarg family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Yarg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Yarg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yarg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Yarg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yarg census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 18 immigration records available for the last name Yarg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Yarg. For the veterans among your Yarg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yarg lifespan?

Average Yarg life expectancy in 1964 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yarg ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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