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Yeley Family History

Yeley Name Meaning

Probably a variant of Yeagley and perhaps also of Yehle surnames of German origin.

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


Similar surnames: Tenley, Beley, Onley, Wiley, Seley, Eley, Selby, Alley, Verley

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Where is the Yeley family from?

You can see how Yeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yeley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Yeley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Yeley families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Yeley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Yeley families in 1891.
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What did your Yeley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yeley. 53% of Yeley men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Yeley women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yeley were Truck Driver and Housewife. .

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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
    53%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yeley 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Yeley. 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 252 military records available for the last name Yeley. For the veterans among your Yeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yeley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Yeley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Yeley in 1962 was 44, and 52 in 2004.

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