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Yarosz Family History

Yarosz 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: Jarosz, Yarosh, Yaros, Baros, Larose, Orosz, Aros, Jaros, Grosz

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Where is the Yarosz family from?

You can see how Yarosz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yarosz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Yarosz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Yarosz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Yarosz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yarosz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yarosz 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 Yarosz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Barmaid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yarosz. 56% of Yarosz men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Yarosz women worked as a Barmaid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yarosz were Farmer and Seamstress.

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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
    56%
  • Miner
    23%
  • Elevator Operator
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Barmaid
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%

What Yarosz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 418 census records available for the last name Yarosz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yarosz 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Yarosz. 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 324 military records available for the last name Yarosz. For the veterans among your Yarosz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yarosz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Yarosz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Yarosz in 1963 was 55, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yarosz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yarosz 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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