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Yarbourgh Family History

Yarbourgh 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: Yarbough, Yarbrough, Harbour, Arbaugh, Arbour, Carbaugh, Barbour

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Where is the Yarbourgh family from?

You can see how Yarbourgh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yarbourgh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yarbourgh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Yarbourgh families living in Louisiana. This was about 45% of all the recorded Yarbourgh's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Yarbourgh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yarbourgh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Yarbourgh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yarbourgh. 40% of Yarbourgh men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Yarbourgh women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yarbourgh were Gardener and Cook.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Gardener
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Cook
    20%

What Yarbourgh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 531 census records available for the last name Yarbourgh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yarbourgh 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Yarbourgh. 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 28 military records available for the last name Yarbourgh. For the veterans among your Yarbourgh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yarbourgh lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Yarbourgh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Yarbourgh in 1973 was 54, and 63 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yarbourgh 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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