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Yardum Family History

Yardum 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: Yard, Narum, Harcum, Barnum, Varnum, Marum, Farnum, Markum, Marcum

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Where is the Yardum family from?

You can see how Yardum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yardum family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Yardum family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yardum's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Yardum families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yardum 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 28 census records available for the last name Yardum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yardum 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Yardum. 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 18 military records available for the last name Yardum. For the veterans among your Yardum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yardum lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Yardum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Yardum in 1971 was 81, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yardum 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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