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Yergy Family History

Yergy 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: Yerby, Berry, Terry, Merry, Berg, Dery, Percy, Leroy, Ferry, Berge

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Where is the Yergy family from?

You can see how Yergy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yergy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Yergy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Yergy family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Yergy's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yergy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yergy 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 121 census records available for the last name Yergy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yergy 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 Yergy. 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 30 military records available for the last name Yergy. For the veterans among your Yergy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yergy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Yergy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Yergy in 1963 was 66, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yergy 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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