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Yerkman Family History

Yerkman 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: Berkman, Kerkman, Yerman, Werkman, German, Yeoman, Herdman, Berman

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Where is the Yerkman family from?

You can see how Yerkman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yerkman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yerkman family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yerkman's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Yerkman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yerkman 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 48 census records available for the last name Yerkman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yerkman 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Yerkman. 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 15 military records available for the last name Yerkman. For the veterans among your Yerkman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yerkman lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Yerkman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Yerkman in 1975 was 73, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yerkman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yerkman 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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