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Yarp Family History

Yarp 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: Karp, Yard, Harp, Carp, Yap, Arp, Earp, Yapp, Yang, Mark

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Where is the Yarp family from?

You can see how Yarp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yarp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yarp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Yarp families living in Georgia. This was about 83% of all the recorded Yarp's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Yarp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yarp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Yarp ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Yarp ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Yarp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yarp 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Yarp. 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 19 military records available for the last name Yarp. For the veterans among your Yarp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yarp lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1986, in the United States, Yarp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Yarp in 1966 was 71, and 60 in 1986.

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