Yarra Family History

Yarra 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: Barra, Marra, Parra, Carra, Sarra, Zarra, Arra, Farra, Ybarra, Barre

547	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
23	Military Records
118	Immigration Records
531	Census and Voter Lists
344	Member Trees

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Where is the Yarra family from?

You can see how Yarra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yarra family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Yarra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Yarra family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yarra's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Yarra families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yarra 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 Yarra family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 531 census records available for the last name Yarra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yarra census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 118 immigration records available for the last name Yarra. 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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Military Records

There are 23 military records available for the last name Yarra. For the veterans among your Yarra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yarra lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Yarra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Yarra in 1971 was 78, and 87 in 2002.

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Yarra Surname Meaning

Where is the Yarra family from?

What Yarra family records will you find?

What is the average Yarra lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Yarra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Yarra in 1971 was 78, and 87 in 2002.

Yarra Family History

Yarra Surname Meaning

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Where is the Yarra family from?

What Yarra family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Yarra lifespan?

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Yarra Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Yarra

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Where is the Yarra family from?

What Yarra family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Yarra family history

What is the average Yarra lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Yarra family tree

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