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Yardas Family History

Yardas 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: Kardas, Karas, Yard, Vadas, Arras, Maras, Barlas, Carda, Yadav

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Where is the Yardas family from?

You can see how Yardas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yardas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Yardas families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Yardas's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Yardas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yardas 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 Yardas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Ratchet Man was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yardas. 100% of Yardas men worked as a Ratchet Man.

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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

  • Ratchet Man
    100%

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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Yardas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yardas 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Yardas. 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 292 military records available for the last name Yardas. For the veterans among your Yardas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yardas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Yardas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Yardas in 1967 was 73, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yardas 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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