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Yarner Family History

Yarner 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: Garner, Warner, Karner, Larner, Arner, Barner, Marner, Harner, Farner

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Where is the Yarner family from?

You can see how Yarner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yarner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Yarner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Yarner family living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yarner's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Yarner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yarner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Yarner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Yarner. 100% of Yarner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Yarner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 485 census records available for the last name Yarner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yarner 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Yarner. 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 62 military records available for the last name Yarner. For the veterans among your Yarner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yarner lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Yarner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Yarner in 1975 was 86, and 43 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yarner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yarner 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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