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Yeagler Family History

Yeagler 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: Yeagle, Yeagley, Yeager, Peagler, Zeagler, Eagle, Beagle, Hegler

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Where is the Yeagler family from?

You can see how Yeagler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yeagler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yeagler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Yeagler families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Yeagler's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Yeagler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yeagler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Yeagler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yeagler 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Yeagler. 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 23 military records available for the last name Yeagler. For the veterans among your Yeagler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yeagler lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Yeagler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Yeagler in 1971 was 74, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yeagler 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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