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Yearta Family History

Yearta Surname Meaning

Americanized form of an unidentified surname. It apparently originated in GA. Compare Yearty.

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


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Where is the Yearta family from?

You can see how Yearta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yearta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Yearta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Yearta families living in Georgia. This was about 29% of all the recorded Yearta's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Yearta families in 1920.
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What did your Yearta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yearta. 60% of Yearta men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Yearta women worked as a Spinner.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    100%

What Yearta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 436 census records available for the last name Yearta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yearta 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Yearta. 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 137 military records available for the last name Yearta. For the veterans among your Yearta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yearta lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Yearta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Yearta in 1965 was 65, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yearta 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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