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Yer Family History

Yer 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: Dyer, Ker, Ye, Ayer, Yeo, Tyer, Iyer, Myer, Yee, Her

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Where is the Yer family from?

You can see how Yer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Yer families living in Devon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Yer's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Yer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Yer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Yer. 100% of Yer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Yer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Yer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yer 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 589 immigration records available for the last name Yer. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Yer. For the veterans among your Yer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yer lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1996, in the United States, Yer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Yer in 1994 was 90, and 92 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yer 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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