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Yeara Family History

Yeara 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: Yeary, Meara, Bear, Hearn, Bara, Beard, Serra, Yard, Dear, Geary

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Where is the Yeara family from?

You can see how Yeara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yeara family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yeara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Yeara family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Yeara's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yeara families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yeara 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 37 census records available for the last name Yeara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yeara 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Yeara. 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 2 military records available for the last name Yeara. For the veterans among your Yeara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yeara lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1994, in the United States, Yeara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Yeara in 1986 was 78, and 79 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yeara 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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