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Yerns Family History

Yerns 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: Berns, Yerks, Kerns, Ferns, Kern, Burns, Means, Sens, Cerne, Cerny

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Where is the Yerns family from?

You can see how Yerns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yerns family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yerns families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Yerns families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yerns's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Yerns families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Yerns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yerns 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 Yerns. 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 10 military records available for the last name Yerns. For the veterans among your Yerns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yerns lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1988, in the United States, Yerns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Yerns in 1963 was 73, and 90 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yerns 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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