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Yershin Family History

Yershin 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: Persin, Pershing, Gershon, Gershen, Leshin, Mershon, Erskin, Germain

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Where is the Yershin family from?

You can see how Yershin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yershin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yershin family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yershin's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Yershin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yershin 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 14 census records available for the last name Yershin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yershin 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Yershin. 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 3 military records available for the last name Yershin. For the veterans among your Yershin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yershin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1980, in the United States, Yershin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Yershin in 1965 was 79, and 80 in 1980.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yershin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yershin 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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