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Yalter Family History

Yalter 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: Alter, Malter, Halter, Salter, Balter, Walter, Kalter, Falter, Yater

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Where is the Yalter family from?

You can see how Yalter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yalter family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Yalter families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yalter's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Yalter families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Yalter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yalter 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 Yalter. 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 4 military records available for the last name Yalter. For the veterans among your Yalter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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