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Yaples Family History

Yaples 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, Naples, Caples, Waples, Maples, Sales, Kapler, Valles, Hailes

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Where is the Yaples family from?

You can see how Yaples families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yaples family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Yaples families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Yaples families living in New York. This was about 73% of all the recorded Yaples's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yaples families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yaples 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 Yaples ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yaples. 50% of Yaples men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Cooker
    50%

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Census Records

There are 660 census records available for the last name Yaples. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yaples 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Yaples. 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 57 military records available for the last name Yaples. For the veterans among your Yaples ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yaples lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1993, in the United States, Yaples life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Yaples in 1964 was 55, and 64 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yaples 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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