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Yealland Family History

Yealland Surname Meaning

From Yealand (Lancs), which is recorded as Yaland in 1200–25 and Hielande in 120, the place-name probably derives from Old English hēah ‘high’ + land ‘land’.

The name suggests a geographical feature, indicating that it is situated on elevated grounds.

This etymology highlights the historical significance of the landscape in the naming conventions of the region.

Additionally, Yealand is considered a variant of Yelland, reflecting the evolution of place-names over time.

Such variations often provide insights into the linguistic changes that occur within local dialects and historical documents.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Yealland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yealland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Yealland families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Yealland family living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yealland's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Yealland families in 1891.
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What did your Yealland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Yealland. 100% of Yealland women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 228 immigration records available for the last name Yealland. 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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There are 51 military records available for the last name Yealland. For the veterans among your Yealland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Between 1976 and 1982, in the United States, Yealland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Yealland in 1976 was 84, and 92 in 1982.

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