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Yeagr Family History

Yeagr 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: Yeager, Bear, Dear, Pear, Lear, Wear, Yagi, Reagh, Fear, Seager

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Where is the Yeagr family from?

You can see how Yeagr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yeagr family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Yeagr families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Yeagr family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Yeagr's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Yeagr families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yeagr 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 12 census records available for the last name Yeagr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yeagr 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Yeagr. 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 7 military records available for the last name Yeagr. For the veterans among your Yeagr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yeagr lifespan?

Average Yeagr life expectancy in 1984 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yeagr 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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