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Yargen Family History

Yargen 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: Yarger, Bargen, Largen, Hagen, Sargent, Harben, Harden, Carden

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Where is the Yargen family from?

You can see how Yargen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yargen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Yargen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Yargen families living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Yargen's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Yargen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Yargen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yargen 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Yargen. 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 11 military records available for the last name Yargen. For the veterans among your Yargen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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