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Yergel Family History

Yergel 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: Mergel, Gergel, Yerger, Engel, Berger, Mengel, Berge, Bergen, Kegel

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Where is the Yergel family from?

You can see how Yergel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yergel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yergel family living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yergel's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Yergel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yergel 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 29 census records available for the last name Yergel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yergel 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Yergel. 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 military records available for the last name Yergel. For the veterans among your Yergel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yergel 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yergel

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