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Yavers Family History

Yavers 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: Lavers, Avers, Davern, Haver, Rivers, Lavery, Naves, Laver, Travers

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Yavers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yavers 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Yavers. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Yavers. For the veterans among your Yavers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yavers lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1994, in the United States, Yavers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Yavers in 1975 was 66, and 80 in 1994.

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