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Yadao Family History

Yadao Surname Meaning

Filipino: probably a nickname or a topographic name from a Hispanicized form of the Ilokano locative prefix i- ‘from’ and the root adaw meaning ‘to be far away from’.

It can also imply the notions of ‘get away from’ or ‘keep one's distance’.

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


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Where is the Yadao family from?

You can see how Yadao families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yadao family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Yadao families living in Hawaii. This was about 61% of all the recorded Yadao's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Yadao families in 1920.
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What did your Yadao ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yadao. 71% of Yadao men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    71%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Cane Cutter
    10%
  • Palatine Sprayer
    7%

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Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Yadao. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yadao 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 904 immigration records available for the last name Yadao. 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 119 military records available for the last name Yadao. For the veterans among your Yadao ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yadao lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Yadao life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Yadao in 1964 was 44, and 68 in 2004.

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