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Yeargin Family History

Yeargin Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Jürgen (see Jurgens).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Yeargin family from?

You can see how Yeargin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yeargin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Yeargin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Yeargin families living in North Carolina. This was about 40% of all the recorded Yeargin's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Yeargin families in 1840.
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What did your Yeargin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yeargin. 33% of Yeargin men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Yeargin women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yeargin were Truck Driver and Farm Hand.

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Farm Hand
    10%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 100 immigration records available for the last name Yeargin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Yeargin. For the veterans among your Yeargin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yeargin lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Yeargin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Yeargin in 1944 was 24, and 77 in 2004.

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