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Yater Name Meaning

Variant of Yeater 1 a surname of German origin (see Jetter ). English: variant of Yeater

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


Similar surnames: Cater, Baker, Haver, Yetter, Kater, Rater, Water, Pater, Yager

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Where is the Yater family from?

You can see how Yater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yater family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Yater families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 174 Yater families living in Lancashire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Yater's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Yater families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yater surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yater ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Yater. 67% of Yater men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 69% of Yater women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yater were General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic. .

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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 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    67%
  • General Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Private Means
    14%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Yater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yater 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Yater. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 652 military records available for the last name Yater. For the veterans among your Yater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yater lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Yater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Yater in 1962 was 57, and 69 in 2004.

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