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Yarbro Family History

Yarbro Name Meaning

English: variant of Yarbrough .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Yarboro, Yarber, Carron, Barbre, Albro, Fambro, Fabro, Farro, Yarde

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Where is the Yarbro family from?

You can see how Yarbro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yarbro family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Yarbro families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Yarbro families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yarbro's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Yarbro families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yarbro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yarbro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yarbro. 31% of Yarbro men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Yarbro women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yarbro were Salesman and Farm Laborer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Yarbro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yarbro 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Yarbro. 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 847 military records available for the last name Yarbro. For the veterans among your Yarbro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yarbro lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Yarbro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Yarbro in 1957 was 49, and 71 in 2004.

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