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Yafe Family History

Yafe 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: Yale, Nafe, Yaffe, Yake, Cafe, Safe, Yang, Yan, Gale, Hale

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Where is the Yafe family from?

You can see how Yafe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yafe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yafe family living in Nevada. This was 100% of all the recorded Yafe's in USA. Nevada had the highest population of Yafe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yafe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Yafe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yafe 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Yafe. 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 2 military records available for the last name Yafe. For the veterans among your Yafe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yafe lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Yafe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Yafe in 1969 was 84, and 89 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yafe 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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