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Yrjola Family History

Yrjola 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: Arola, Arzola, Arjona, Priola, Ariola, Triola, Jojola, Parola, Rosa

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Where is the Yrjola family from?

You can see how Yrjola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yrjola family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yrjola family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Yrjola's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Yrjola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yrjola 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 105 census records available for the last name Yrjola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yrjola 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Yrjola. 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 13 military records available for the last name Yrjola. For the veterans among your Yrjola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yrjola lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Yrjola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Yrjola in 1966 was 85, and 92 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yrjola 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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