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Yern Family History

Yern 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: Kern, Dern, Bern, Fern, Zern, Yero, Wern, Hern, Yen, Yerk

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Where is the Yern family from?

You can see how Yern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yern family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Yern families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Yern family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yern's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Yern families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yern 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 182 census records available for the last name Yern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yern 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Yern. 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 50 military records available for the last name Yern. For the veterans among your Yern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yern lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Yern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Yern in 1978 was 64, and 76 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yern 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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