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Yarneau Family History

Yarneau 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: Garneau, Barbeau, Jarreau, Lareau, Carneal, Barreau, Ferneau, Garceau

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Where is the Yarneau family from?

You can see how Yarneau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yarneau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yarneau family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Yarneau's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Yarneau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yarneau 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 56 census records available for the last name Yarneau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yarneau 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 Yarneau. 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 5 military records available for the last name Yarneau. For the veterans among your Yarneau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yarneau lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1996, in the United States, Yarneau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Yarneau in 1959 was 51, and 75 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yarneau 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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