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Yahrmatter Family History

Yahrmatter Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Matter, Parmenter, Lamaster, Hovatter, Schlatter, Van Natter

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Yahrmatter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yahrmatter 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Yahrmatter. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 27 military records available for the last name Yahrmatter. For the veterans among your Yahrmatter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yahrmatter lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Yahrmatter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Yahrmatter in 1966 was 83, and 58 in 2003.

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