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Yde Family History

Yde 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: Hyde, Ide, Ye, Yue, Lyde, Ade, Ode, Yee, Ude, Yoe

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Where is the Yde family from?

You can see how Yde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yde family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Yde families living in Illinois. This was about 27% of all the recorded Yde's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Yde families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yde 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 Yde ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yde. 34% of Yde men worked as a Baker.

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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

  • Baker
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Yde family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yde 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 440 immigration records available for the last name Yde. 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 451 military records available for the last name Yde. For the veterans among your Yde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yde lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Yde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Yde in 1953 was 48, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yde

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yde 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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