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Yarnell Family History

Yarnell Surname Meaning

English (Lincolnshire): variant of Arnall itself a variant of Arnold.

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


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Where is the Yarnell family from?

You can see how Yarnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yarnell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Yarnell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 64 Yarnell families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Yarnell's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Yarnell families in 1891.
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What did your Yarnell 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 Yarnell. 50% of Yarnell men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Yarnell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yarnell were Farm Carter Heavy Worker and Lockstitch Machinist.

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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
    50%
  • Farm Carter Heavy Worker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Office Cleaner
    4%
  • Lockstitch Machinist
    4%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Yarnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yarnell 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 985 immigration records available for the last name Yarnell. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Yarnell. For the veterans among your Yarnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yarnell lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Yarnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Yarnell in 1952 was 41, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yarnell 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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