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Yarnall Family History

Yarnall Surname Meaning

English: variant of Yarnell.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Yarnall family from?

You can see how Yarnall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yarnall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Yarnall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 47 Yarnall families living in Staffordshire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Yarnall's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Yarnall families in 1891.
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What did your Yarnall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Yarnall. 34% of Yarnall men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Yarnall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yarnall were House Painter and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Coal Miner Below
    23%
  • Builders Labourer
    23%
  • House Painter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Home Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    4%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Yarnall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yarnall 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 769 immigration records available for the last name Yarnall. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Yarnall. For the veterans among your Yarnall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yarnall lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Yarnall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Yarnall in 1961 was 64, and 80 in 2004.

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