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Yariger Family History

Yariger 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, Mariner, Zaiger, Karger, Origer, Kuriger, Armiger, Kriger

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Where is the Yariger family from?

You can see how Yariger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yariger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yariger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Yariger families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Yariger's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Yariger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yariger 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 55 census records available for the last name Yariger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yariger 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 Yariger. 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 19 military records available for the last name Yariger. For the veterans among your Yariger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yariger lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Yariger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Yariger in 1969 was 90, and 78 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yariger 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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