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Yearry Family History

Yearry 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: Yearby, Yeary, Berry, Terry, Merry, Early, Geary, Ferry, Barry

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Where is the Yearry family from?

You can see how Yearry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yearry family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Yearry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Yearry families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Yearry's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Yearry families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yearry 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 275 census records available for the last name Yearry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yearry 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 Yearry. 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 113 military records available for the last name Yearry. For the veterans among your Yearry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yearry lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Yearry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Yearry in 1965 was 70, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yearry 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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