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Yarnish Family History

Yarnish 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: Barnish, Yanish, Yarish, Harnish, Parrish, Cornish, Harnisch, Barish

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Where is the Yarnish family from?

You can see how Yarnish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yarnish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Yarnish families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Yarnish's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yarnish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yarnish 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 Yarnish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Finisher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yarnish. 100% of Yarnish men worked as a Finisher.

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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

  • Finisher
    100%

What Yarnish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Yarnish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yarnish 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Yarnish. 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 31 military records available for the last name Yarnish. For the veterans among your Yarnish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yarnish lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Yarnish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Yarnish in 1963 was 72, and 69 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yarnish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yarnish 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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