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Yearney Family History

Yearney 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: Kearney, Earney, Cerney, Heaney, Arney, Darney, Heagney, Carney

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Where is the Yearney family from?

You can see how Yearney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yearney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Yearney families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Yearney families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yearney's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Yearney families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yearney 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 66 census records available for the last name Yearney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yearney 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Yearney. 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 2 military records available for the last name Yearney. For the veterans among your Yearney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yearney lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yearney 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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