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Yert Family History

Yert 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: Bert, Wert, Vert, Pert, Yero, Hert, Yett, Yerk, Mort, York

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Where is the Yert family from?

You can see how Yert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Yert families living in Minnesota. This was about 71% of all the recorded Yert's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Yert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yert 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 177 census records available for the last name Yert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yert 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Yert. 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 20 military records available for the last name Yert. For the veterans among your Yert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yert lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Yert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Yert in 1968 was 59, and 43 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yert 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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