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Yerys Family History

Yerys 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: Yerks, Dery, Byers, Leys, Peres, Ayers, Myers, Syers, Mery, Gery

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Yerys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yerys 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Yerys. 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 4 military records available for the last name Yerys. For the veterans among your Yerys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yerys lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Yerys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Yerys in 1967 was 47, and 85 in 2001.

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