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Yellen Family History

Yellen Name Meaning

English (Somerset): probably a variant of Yelland or Yellin . Americanized form of Norwegian Hjellen: from the definite singular form of Old Norse hjallr ‘terrace ledge’ (see Hjelle ). Americanized form of Polish Jeleń Slovenian Czech and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Jelen Slovak Jeleň all meaning ‘(deer) stag’.

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


Similar surnames: Yellin, Yelle, Helle, Ellen, Wollen, Hellen, Teller, Bellin, Gillen

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Where is the Yellen family from?

You can see how Yellen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yellen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Yellen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Yellen families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Yellen's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Yellen families in 1891.
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What did your Yellen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Yellen. 50% of Yellen men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Yellen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yellen were Plate Glass Surface Polisher and Valve Assemblerradio. .

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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

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Plate Glass Surface Polisher
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Valve Assemblerradio
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Yellen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yellen 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 562 immigration records available for the last name Yellen. 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 448 military records available for the last name Yellen. For the veterans among your Yellen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yellen lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Yellen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Yellen in 1952 was 79, and 85 in 2004.

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