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Yeargain Family History

Yeargain Surname Meaning

Variant of Yeargin.

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


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Where is the Yeargain family from?

You can see how Yeargain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yeargain family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Yeargain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Yeargain family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yeargain's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Yeargain families in 1840.
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What did your Yeargain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yeargain. 20% of Yeargain men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Yeargain women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Farm Hand
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Yeargain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yeargain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yeargain 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Yeargain. 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 358 military records available for the last name Yeargain. For the veterans among your Yeargain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yeargain lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Yeargain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Yeargain in 1960 was 53, and 103 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yeargain 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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