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Yahrstorfer Family History

Yahrstorfer 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: Arndorfer, Christoffer, Christopher, Storer, Marsteller, Christoffel

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Where is the Yahrstorfer family from?

You can see how Yahrstorfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yahrstorfer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yahrstorfer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Yahrstorfer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yahrstorfer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Yahrstorfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yahrstorfer 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 Yahrstorfer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Yahrstorfer. For the veterans among your Yahrstorfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yahrstorfer lifespan?

Average Yahrstorfer life expectancy in 1996 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yahrstorfer 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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