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Yerga Family History

Yerga 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: Verga, Yerxa, Serra, Berg, Perla, Cerda, Berge, Bera, Sera, Yerian

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Where is the Yerga family from?

You can see how Yerga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yerga family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yerga families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Yerga families living in Iowa. This was about 57% of all the recorded Yerga's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Yerga families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yerga 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 Yerga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yerga. 50% of Yerga men worked as an Owner.

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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

  • Owner
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Yerga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Yerga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yerga 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Yerga. 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 15 military records available for the last name Yerga. For the veterans among your Yerga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yerga lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Yerga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Yerga in 1964 was 76, and 67 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yerga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yerga 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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