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Yerby Family History

Yerby Surname Meaning

English: variant of Yearby.

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


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Where is the Yerby family from?

You can see how Yerby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yerby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Yerby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Yerby families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Yerby's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Yerby families in 1891.
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What did your Yerby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Yerby. 100% of Yerby 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%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Yerby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yerby 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Yerby. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Yerby. For the veterans among your Yerby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yerby lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Yerby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Yerby in 1952 was 45, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yerby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yerby 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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