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Yeam Family History

Yeam 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: Beam, Yam, Deam, Ream, Yeaw, Yan, Ham, Ram, Bean, Bear

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Where is the Yeam family from?

You can see how Yeam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yeam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Yeam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Yeam families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yeam's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Yeam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yeam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Yeam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yeam 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Yeam. 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 157 military records available for the last name Yeam. For the veterans among your Yeam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yeam lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Yeam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Yeam in 1969 was 97, and 68 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yeam 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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