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Yarmell Family History

Yarmell 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: Yarnell, Hartell, Carnell, Darnell, Harwell, Cardell, Farnell

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Where is the Yarmell family from?

You can see how Yarmell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yarmell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Yarmell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Yarmell family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Yarmell's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yarmell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yarmell 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 33 census records available for the last name Yarmell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yarmell 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Yarmell. 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 4 military records available for the last name Yarmell. For the veterans among your Yarmell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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