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Yearman Family History

Yearman 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: Dearman, Yerman, Bearman, Yarman, Pearman, Earman, Yeargan, Learman

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Where is the Yearman family from?

You can see how Yearman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yearman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Yearman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Yearman family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yearman's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Yearman families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yearman 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 205 census records available for the last name Yearman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yearman 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Yearman. 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 42 military records available for the last name Yearman. For the veterans among your Yearman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yearman lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Yearman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Yearman in 1975 was 62, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yearman 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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