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Yarroll Family History

Yarroll 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: Carroll, Yarrow, Barrell, Carrell, Garrell, Harrell, Darrell, Farrell

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Where is the Yarroll family from?

You can see how Yarroll families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yarroll family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Yarroll families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Yarroll families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Yarroll's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Yarroll families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yarroll 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 Yarroll ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Yarroll. 100% of Yarroll 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%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yarroll. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yarroll 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Yarroll. 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 66 military records available for the last name Yarroll. For the veterans among your Yarroll ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yarroll lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Yarroll life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Yarroll in 1962 was 76, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yarroll 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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