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Yearn Family History

Yearn Surname Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Yearn family from?

You can see how Yearn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yearn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Yearn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Yearn families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yearn's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Yearn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yearn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Yearn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yearn. 100% of Yearn men worked as a Labor and 100% of Yearn women worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    100%

What Yearn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 595 census records available for the last name Yearn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yearn 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Yearn. 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 335 military records available for the last name Yearn. For the veterans among your Yearn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yearn lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1992, in the United States, Yearn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Yearn in 1973 was 66, and 82 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yearn 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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