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Yarras Family History

Yarras 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: Arras, Carras, Darras, Barras, Karras, Parras, Karas, Harris, Maras

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Where is the Yarras family from?

You can see how Yarras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yarras family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Yarras families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Yarras's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yarras families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Yarras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yarras 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Yarras. 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 6 military records available for the last name Yarras. For the veterans among your Yarras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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