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Yertson Family History

Yertson 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: Yerton, Person, Yelton, Merson, Yeaton, Nerison, Merton, Bernson

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Where is the Yertson family from?

You can see how Yertson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yertson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Yertson families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Yertson family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Yertson's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Yertson families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Yertson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yertson 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Yertson. 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 11 military records available for the last name Yertson. For the veterans among your Yertson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yertson lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1987, in the United States, Yertson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Yertson in 1973 was 74, and 63 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yertson 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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