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Yalger Family History

Yalger 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: Alger, Yager, Yarger, Yaeger, Yauger, Palmer, Waller, Galler, Alter

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Where is the Yalger family from?

You can see how Yalger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yalger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yalger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Yalger families living in Wisconsin. This was about 88% of all the recorded Yalger's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Yalger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yalger 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 114 census records available for the last name Yalger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yalger 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Yalger. 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 Yalger. For the veterans among your Yalger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yalger lifespan?

Average Yalger life expectancy in 1963 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yalger 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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