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Yaphe Family History

Yaphe 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: Yaple, Happe, Cape, Pape, Tache, Maple, Bache, Yap, Bathe, Rappe

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Where is the Yaphe family from?

You can see how Yaphe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yaphe family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Yaphe families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Yaphe's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Yaphe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yaphe 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 Yaphe ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Commis was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Yaphe. 50% of Yaphe men worked as a Commis.

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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 1921

  • Commis
    50%
  • Cultivateur
    50%

What Yaphe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Yaphe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yaphe 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Yaphe. 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 Yaphe. For the veterans among your Yaphe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yaphe lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Yaphe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Yaphe in 1967 was 70, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yaphe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yaphe 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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