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Yergason Family History

Yergason 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: Fergason, Purgason, Bergson, Ferguson, Furgason, Bergeson, Fergeson

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Where is the Yergason family from?

You can see how Yergason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yergason family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Yergason families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Yergason family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Yergason's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yergason families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yergason 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 94 census records available for the last name Yergason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yergason 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Yergason. 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 31 military records available for the last name Yergason. For the veterans among your Yergason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yergason lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1979, in the United States, Yergason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Yergason in 1973 was 44, and 88 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yergason 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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