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Yeich Family History

Yeich Name Meaning

Americanized form of an unidentified German surname most probably Jaich which is unexplained or perhaps Jätsch a pet form of the personal name Johannes (see John ).

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


Similar surnames: Yelich, Reich, Beich, Weich, Pech, Eich, Mich, Teich, Pesch, Heick

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Where is the Yeich family from?

You can see how Yeich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yeich family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Yeich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Yeich families living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Yeich's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Yeich families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yeich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yeich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yeich. 43% of Yeich men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Yeich women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yeich were Labor 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Labor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Secretary
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%
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Census Records

There are 850 census records available for the last name Yeich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yeich 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Yeich. 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 268 military records available for the last name Yeich. For the veterans among your Yeich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yeich lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Yeich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Yeich in 1964 was 69, and 81 in 2004.

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