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Yarnes Family History

Yarnes 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: Barnes, Warnes, Karnes, Farnes, Parnes, Carnes, Garnes, Yanes, Varnes

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Where is the Yarnes family from?

You can see how Yarnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yarnes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Yarnes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Yarnes families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yarnes's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Yarnes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yarnes 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 Yarnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yarnes. 60% of Yarnes 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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Yarnes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yarnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yarnes 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Yarnes. 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 128 military records available for the last name Yarnes. For the veterans among your Yarnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yarnes lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Yarnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Yarnes in 1969 was 83, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yarnes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yarnes 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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