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Yerry Family History

Yerry 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: Berry, Terry, Merry, Ferry, Perry, Derry, Jerry, Gerry, Werry, Kerry

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Where is the Yerry family from?

You can see how Yerry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yerry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Yerry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Yerry families living in Warwickshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Yerry's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Yerry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yerry 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 Yerry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yerry. 39% of Yerry men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Yerry women worked as a Housework.

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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
    39%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Yerry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yerry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yerry 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Yerry. 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 134 military records available for the last name Yerry. For the veterans among your Yerry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yerry lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Yerry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Yerry in 1961 was 51, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yerry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yerry 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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