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Yerby Name Meaning

English: variant of Yearby .

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


Similar surnames: Derby, Kerby, Erby, Yearby, Corby, Gerry, Berry, Perry, Burby, Norby

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Where is the Yerby family from?

You can see how Yerby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yerby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Yerby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Yerby families living in Virginia. This was about 47% of all the recorded Yerby's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Yerby families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yerby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yerby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yerby. 32% of Yerby men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Yerby women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yerby were Carpenter and Clerk. .

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Secretary
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Yerby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yerby 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Yerby. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Yerby. For the veterans among your Yerby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yerby lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Yerby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Yerby in 1952 was 45, and 64 in 2004.

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