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Yerge Family History

Yerge 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: Berge, Verge, Serge, Yegge, Jerge, Yerger, Yerke, Ferge, George

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Where is the Yerge family from?

You can see how Yerge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yerge family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Yerge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Yerge families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Yerge's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yerge families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yerge 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 295 census records available for the last name Yerge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yerge 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Yerge. 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 114 military records available for the last name Yerge. For the veterans among your Yerge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yerge lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Yerge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Yerge in 1962 was 68, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yerge 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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