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Yerrington Family History

Yerrington 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: Herrington, Errington, Derrington, Yarrington, Ferrington, Harrington

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Where is the Yerrington family from?

You can see how Yerrington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yerrington family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Yerrington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Yerrington family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yerrington's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Yerrington families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yerrington surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yerrington ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yerrington. 45% of Yerrington men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yerrington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yerrington 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Yerrington. 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 359 military records available for the last name Yerrington. For the veterans among your Yerrington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yerrington lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Yerrington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Yerrington in 1962 was 73, and 88 in 2004.

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