Yerkins Family History

Yerkins 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: Perkins, Jerkins, Firkins, Burkins, Corkins, Jenkins, Berzins, Denkins, Perkin, Parkins

301	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
70	Military Records
15	Immigration Records
227	Census and Voter Lists
558	Member Trees

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Where is the Yerkins family from?

You can see how Yerkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yerkins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Yerkins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Yerkins family living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Yerkins's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Yerkins families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yerkins 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 Yerkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yerkins.

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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.

Laborer

50%

Manager

50%

What Yerkins family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 227 census records available for the last name Yerkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yerkins census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 15 immigration records available for the last name Yerkins. 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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Military Records

There are 70 military records available for the last name Yerkins. For the veterans among your Yerkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yerkins lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Yerkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Yerkins in 1962 was 57, and 92 in 2002.

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Yerkins Surname Meaning

Where is the Yerkins family from?

What did your Yerkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yerkins.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Laborer

50%

Manager

50%

What Yerkins family records will you find?

What is the average Yerkins lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Yerkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Yerkins in 1962 was 57, and 92 in 2002.

Yerkins Family History

Yerkins Surname Meaning

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Yerkins Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Yerkins

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Where is the Yerkins family from?

What did your Yerkins ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Yerkins family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Yerkins family history

What is the average Yerkins lifespan?

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