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Yebb Family History

Yebb 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: Webb, Hebb, Bebb, Lobb, Leib, Ye, Tubb, Yell, Babb, Sebo

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Where is the Yebb family from?

You can see how Yebb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yebb family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Yebb families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Yebb families living in Cambridgeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yebb's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Yebb families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Yebb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yebb 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Yebb. 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 3 military records available for the last name Yebb. For the veterans among your Yebb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yebb lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yebb 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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