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Yersh Family History

Yersh 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: Gersh, Kersh, Hersh, Bergh, Byers, Ferch, Lerch, Ayers, Welsh, Tesh

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Where is the Yersh family from?

You can see how Yersh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yersh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yersh family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yersh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yersh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yersh 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 78 census records available for the last name Yersh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yersh 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Yersh. 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 5 military records available for the last name Yersh. For the veterans among your Yersh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yersh lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2000, in the United States, Yersh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Yersh in 1996 was 102, and 68 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yersh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yersh 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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