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Yerton Name Meaning

Probably a variant of Yerdon .

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


Similar surnames: Yerdon, Yelton, Yeaton, Merton, Berton, Harton, Girton, Forton

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Where is the Yerton family from?

You can see how Yerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yerton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Yerton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Yerton families living in Quebec. This was about 71% of all the recorded Yerton's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Yerton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yerton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yerton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yerton. 50% of Yerton men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Yerton women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yerton 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Yerton. 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 245 military records available for the last name Yerton. For the veterans among your Yerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yerton lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Yerton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Yerton in 1959 was 27, and 72 in 2004.

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