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Yara Family History

Yara Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Jara. Japanese: name from Okinawa written phonetically 屋良 ‘shop’ and ‘good’. Hispanic (Colombia): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Yara family from?

You can see how Yara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yara family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Yara families living in British Columbia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Yara's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Yara families in 1911.
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What did your Yara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yara. 31% of Yara men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Yara women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Electrician
    16%
  • Watchman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 838 census records available for the last name Yara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yara 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 461 immigration records available for the last name Yara. 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 187 military records available for the last name Yara. For the veterans among your Yara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yara lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Yara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Yara in 1967 was 76, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yara 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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