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Yams Family History

Yams 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: Iams, Tams, Hyams, Yam, Sams, Hams, Yang, Yan, Ham, Ram

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Where is the Yams family from?

You can see how Yams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yams family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Yams families living in Illinois. This was about 36% of all the recorded Yams's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Yams families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yams 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 Yams ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Needlewoman was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Yams. 100% of Yams women worked as a Needlewoman.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Needlewoman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Yams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yams 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Yams. 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 7 military records available for the last name Yams. For the veterans among your Yams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yams lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yams 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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