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Yarde Family History

Yarde Name Meaning

English (Devon): variant of Yard .

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


Similar surnames: Warde, Yard, Harte, Parke, Darke, Tarte, Gard, Marte, Herde, Garde

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Where is the Yarde family from?

You can see how Yarde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yarde family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Yarde families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 9 Yarde families living in Illinois. This was about 90% of all the recorded Yarde's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Yarde families in 1880.
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What did your Yarde ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yarde. 27% of Yarde men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Yarde women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yarde were Painter and Saleslady. .

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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
    27%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Painter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Yarde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yarde 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 467 immigration records available for the last name Yarde. 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 394 military records available for the last name Yarde. For the veterans among your Yarde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yarde lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Yarde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Yarde in 1952 was 50, and 78 in 2004.

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