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Yearham Family History

Yearham Surname Meaning

see Yarham.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Yearham family from?

You can see how Yearham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yearham family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Yearham families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Yearham's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Yearham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yearham 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 Yearham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Yearham. 100% of Yearham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Yearham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yearham 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Yearham. 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 17 military records available for the last name Yearham. For the veterans among your Yearham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yearham lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yearham 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yearham

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