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Yarnall Name Meaning

English: variant of Yarnell .

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


Similar surnames: Arnall, Yarnell, Varnell, Carnal, Arnell, Darnall, Barnard, Worrall

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Where is the Yarnall family from?

You can see how Yarnall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yarnall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Yarnall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Yarnall families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Yarnall's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Yarnall families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yarnall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yarnall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yarnall. 26% of Yarnall men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Yarnall women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yarnall were Clerk and School Teacher. .

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    18%
  • Secretary
    18%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • School Teacher
    10%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Yarnall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yarnall 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 769 immigration records available for the last name Yarnall. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Yarnall. For the veterans among your Yarnall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yarnall lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Yarnall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Yarnall in 1961 was 64, and 80 in 2004.

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