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Yarnell Name Meaning

English (Lincolnshire): variant of Arnall itself a variant of Arnold .

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


Similar surnames: Arnell, Yarnall, Varnell, Barkell, Parnell, Carnell, Farnell, Marnell

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Where is the Yarnell family from?

You can see how Yarnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yarnell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Yarnell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Yarnell families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Yarnell's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Yarnell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yarnell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yarnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yarnell. 23% of Yarnell men worked as a Farmer and 9% of Yarnell women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yarnell were Truck Driver and Housewife. .

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Seamstress
    9%
  • Housework
    9%
  • Housewife
    8%
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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Yarnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yarnell 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 985 immigration records available for the last name Yarnell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Yarnell. For the veterans among your Yarnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yarnell lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Yarnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Yarnell in 1952 was 41, and 77 in 2004.

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