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Yarus Family History

Yarus 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: Yaros, Mars, Karas, Yard, Paris, Maras, Baros, Caruso, Cyrus, Darius

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Where is the Yarus family from?

You can see how Yarus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yarus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Yarus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Yarus families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 25% of all the recorded Yarus's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yarus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yarus 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 Yarus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yarus. 37% of Yarus men worked as a Manager and 34% of Yarus women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yarus were Salesman and Clerk.

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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

  • Manager
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Foreman
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Yarus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 452 census records available for the last name Yarus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yarus 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Yarus. 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 204 military records available for the last name Yarus. For the veterans among your Yarus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yarus lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Yarus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Yarus in 1957 was 47, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yarus 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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