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Yeaster Family History

Yeaster 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: Easter, Feaster, Peaster, Yeater, Heaster, Keaster, Teaster, Yester

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Where is the Yeaster family from?

You can see how Yeaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yeaster family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yeaster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Yeaster families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yeaster's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Yeaster families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yeaster 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 154 census records available for the last name Yeaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yeaster 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Yeaster. 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 21 military records available for the last name Yeaster. For the veterans among your Yeaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yeaster lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Yeaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Yeaster in 1965 was 58, and 83 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yeaster

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yeaster 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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