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Yvarra Family History

Yvarra 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: Ybarra, Vara, Barra, Marra, Varga, Navarra, Varma, Vavra, Parra

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Where is the Yvarra family from?

You can see how Yvarra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yvarra family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yvarra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Yvarra families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Yvarra's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Yvarra families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yvarra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yvarra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yvarra. 85% of Yvarra men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Yvarra women worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    85%
  • Shearer
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Yvarra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yvarra 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Yvarra. 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 61 military records available for the last name Yvarra. For the veterans among your Yvarra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yvarra lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Yvarra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Yvarra in 1965 was 43, and 52 in 1997.

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