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Yarr Family History

Yarr Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Yare. The name may have been taken to Ireland.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Yarr family from?

You can see how Yarr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yarr family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Yarr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Yarr family living in Cumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yarr's in United Kingdom. Cumberland and 1 other county had the highest population of Yarr families in 1891.
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What did your Yarr ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tarmacad Layer (foreman) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Yarr. 100% of Yarr men worked as a Tarmacad Layer (foreman) and 100% of Yarr women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Tarmacad Layer (foreman)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yarr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yarr 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Yarr. 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 178 military records available for the last name Yarr. For the veterans among your Yarr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yarr lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Yarr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Yarr in 1964 was 78, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yarr 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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