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Yeargan Family History

Yeargan Name Meaning

Variant of Yeargin .

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


Similar surnames: Yeargain, Yeargin, Yerian, Learman, Dearman, German, Yarman, Earman

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Where is the Yeargan family from?

You can see how Yeargan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yeargan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Yeargan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Yeargan families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Yeargan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Yeargan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yeargan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yeargan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yeargan. 37% of Yeargan men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Yeargan women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yeargan were Clerk and Clerk. .

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Yeargan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yeargan 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Yeargan. 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 544 military records available for the last name Yeargan. For the veterans among your Yeargan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yeargan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Yeargan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Yeargan in 1963 was 89, and 76 in 2004.

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