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Yearm Family History

Yearm 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: Yeary, Bear, Hearn, Beard, Yard, Dear, Geary, Pear, Lear, Wear

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Where is the Yearm family from?

You can see how Yearm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yearm family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yearm family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Yearm's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Yearm families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yearm 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 22 census records available for the last name Yearm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yearm 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Yearm. 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 45 military records available for the last name Yearm. For the veterans among your Yearm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yearm lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Yearm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Yearm in 1975 was 64, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yearm 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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