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Yarchow Family History

Yarchow 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: Jarchow, Yarrow, Malchow, Zachow, Rachow, Warchol, Harcrow, March

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Where is the Yarchow family from?

You can see how Yarchow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yarchow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yarchow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Yarchow families living in Michigan. This was about 70% of all the recorded Yarchow's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Yarchow families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Yarchow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yarchow 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Yarchow. 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 6 military records available for the last name Yarchow. For the veterans among your Yarchow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yarchow lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Yarchow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Yarchow in 1968 was 74, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yarchow 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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