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Origins of the Yard surname

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About the Yards

We have a total number of 4980 records for people with the last name Yard.

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Where do most Yards live?

In 1921, most Yards lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Yards

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 4,110 records for the Yard surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Yards most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Yards.

What are the most common Yard first names?

  • George
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Yard family members

Common jobs for Yards

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Yards in 1921
Laundress

18

Glover

17

Dressmaker

15

House Servant

13

Charwoman

10

Common Male occupations for Yards in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

62

Farm Labourer

26

Coal Miner

13

Cooper

13

Carter

12

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