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Yarish Family History

Yarish Surname Meaning

Ukrainian: variant of Yarosh

Americanized form of Czech Jariš: from a short form of a personal name formed with the Slavic element jar ‘lush rank’ also ‘strong’ for example Jaroslav.

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


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Where is the Yarish family from?

You can see how Yarish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yarish family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yarish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Yarish families living in Missouri. This was about 34% of all the recorded Yarish's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Yarish families in 1880.
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What did your Yarish ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Yarish. 67% of Yarish men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yarish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yarish 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Yarish. 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 236 military records available for the last name Yarish. For the veterans among your Yarish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yarish lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Yarish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Yarish in 1951 was 47, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yarish 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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