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Yarnold Family History

Yarnold Surname Meaning

see Arnold.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Yarnold family from?

You can see how Yarnold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yarnold family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Yarnold families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 196 Yarnold families living in Worcestershire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Yarnold's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Yarnold families in 1891.
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What did your Yarnold ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Yarnold. 30% of Yarnold men worked as a Farmer and 73% of Yarnold women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yarnold were Watchmaker jeweller and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Incapacitated
    20%
  • Builders Labourer
    10%
  • Watchmaker jeweller
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Yarnold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yarnold 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 638 immigration records available for the last name Yarnold. 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 618 military records available for the last name Yarnold. For the veterans among your Yarnold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yarnold lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Yarnold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Yarnold in 1966 was 71, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yarnold 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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