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Yarbery Family History

Yarbery 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: Yarberry, Yarber, Barbery, Barber, Garber, Barbary, Arber, Carberry

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Where is the Yarbery family from?

You can see how Yarbery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yarbery family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Yarbery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Yarbery families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Yarbery's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Yarbery families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yarbery surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yarbery ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yarbery. 60% of Yarbery 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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Yarbery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yarbery 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Yarbery. 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 Yarbery. For the veterans among your Yarbery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yarbery lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Yarbery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Yarbery in 1981 was 26, and 63 in 2004.

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