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Yarn Name Meaning

Altered form of Yaun .

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


Similar surnames: Yan, Yard, Arn, Carn, Warn, Garn, Karn, Zarn, Marn, Yawn

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Where is the Yarn family from?

You can see how Yarn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yarn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Yarn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Yarn family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Yarn's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Yarn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yarn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yarn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yarn. 47% of Yarn men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Yarn women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yarn were Salesman and Secretary. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Owner
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Secretary
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yarn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yarn 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 476 immigration records available for the last name Yarn. 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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Draft Cards

There are 478 military records available for the last name Yarn. For the veterans among your Yarn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yarn lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Yarn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Yarn in 1947 was 75, and 92 in 2004.

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