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Yearton Family History

Yearton 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: Yeaton, Yerton, Easton, Seaton, Beaston, Wharton, Marton, Parton

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Where is the Yearton family from?

You can see how Yearton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yearton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Yearton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Yearton family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yearton's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Yearton families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yearton 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 168 census records available for the last name Yearton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yearton 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Yearton. 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 41 military records available for the last name Yearton. For the veterans among your Yearton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yearton lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Yearton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Yearton in 1960 was 41, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yearton 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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