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Yergins Family History

Yergins 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: Bergin, Mergens, Jergens, Perkins, Berzins, Heggins, Wergin, Mertins

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Where is the Yergins family from?

You can see how Yergins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yergins family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Yergins families living in Alabama. This was about 67% of all the recorded Yergins's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Yergins families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yergins 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 Yergins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yergins. 100% of Yergins men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Yergins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yergins 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Yergins. 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 military records available for the last name Yergins. For the veterans among your Yergins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yergins

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