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Yearling Family History

Yearling Surname Meaning

English (Devon): apparently a nickname from Middle English yerling ‘one-year-old’ used with reference to domesticated animals such as sheep, calves, and foals.

Alternatively, it may perhaps be a variant of Earland (see Ireland).

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


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Where is the Yearling family from?

You can see how Yearling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yearling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Yearling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Yearling families living in London. This was about 51% of all the recorded Yearling's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Yearling families in 1891.
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What did your Yearling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Yearling. 100% of Yearling 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Yearling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yearling 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Yearling. 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 595 military records available for the last name Yearling. For the veterans among your Yearling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yearling lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Yearling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Yearling in 1960 was 52, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yearling 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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