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Yerington Family History

Yerington 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: Herington, Derington, Henington, Herrington, Edrington, Bevington

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Where is the Yerington family from?

You can see how Yerington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yerington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Yerington families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Yerington families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Yerington's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Yerington families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yerington 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 Yerington ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yerington. 60% of Yerington men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Carpender
    40%

What Yerington family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yerington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yerington 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Yerington. 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 326 military records available for the last name Yerington. For the veterans among your Yerington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yerington lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Yerington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Yerington in 1964 was 50, and 43 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yerington

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yerington 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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