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Yarnis Family History

Yarnis 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, Paris, Harris, Danis, Annis, Manis, Karnik, Martis, Baris

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Where is the Yarnis family from?

You can see how Yarnis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yarnis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yarnis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Yarnis families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Yarnis's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Yarnis families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Yarnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yarnis 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Yarnis. 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 Yarnis. For the veterans among your Yarnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yarnis lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Yarnis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Yarnis in 1969 was 63, and 67 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yarnis 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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