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Yarnik Family History

Yarnik 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: Karnik, Yanik, Gornik, Hornik, Varni, Banik, Karlik, Lanik, Kurnik

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Where is the Yarnik family from?

You can see how Yarnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yarnik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yarnik family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Yarnik's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Yarnik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yarnik 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 19 census records available for the last name Yarnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yarnik 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Yarnik. 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 6 military records available for the last name Yarnik. For the veterans among your Yarnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yarnik lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1995, in the United States, Yarnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Yarnik in 1977 was 87, and 82 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yarnik 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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