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Yeier Family History

Yeier 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: Heier, Geier, Meier, Zeier, Leier, Neier, Reier, Yeiser, Beier, Seier

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Where is the Yeier family from?

You can see how Yeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yeier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yeier family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yeier's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Yeier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yeier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yeier ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Yeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yeier 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Yeier. 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 11 military records available for the last name Yeier. For the veterans among your Yeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yeier lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Yeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Yeier in 1961 was 54, and 91 in 2004.

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