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Yarnal Family History

Yarnal 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: Carnal, Yarnall, Barna, Canal, Farnan, Arnao, Carneal, Sarna, Baral

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Where is the Yarnal family from?

You can see how Yarnal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yarnal family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Yarnal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Yarnal families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Yarnal's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Yarnal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yarnal 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 Yarnal ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Yarnal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 653 census records available for the last name Yarnal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yarnal 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Yarnal. 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 111 military records available for the last name Yarnal. For the veterans among your Yarnal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yarnal lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Yarnal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Yarnal in 1959 was 51, and 67 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yarnal 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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