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Yaes Family History

Yaes Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Yates, Maes, Yakes, Yoes, Yanes, Paes, Raes, Yang, Yan, Hayes

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Where is the Yaes family from?

You can see how Yaes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yaes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yaes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Yaes family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Yaes's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Yaes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yaes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Yaes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yaes. 100% of Yaes men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Yaes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yaes 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Yaes. 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 8 military records available for the last name Yaes. For the veterans among your Yaes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yaes lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Yaes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Yaes in 1970 was 65, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yaes ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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