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Yedell Family History

Yedell 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: Bedell, Redell, Edell, Yewell, Yeldell, Wedell, Jewell, Gesell, Edel

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Where is the Yedell family from?

You can see how Yedell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yedell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Yedell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Yedell family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Yedell's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Yedell families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yedell 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 59 census records available for the last name Yedell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yedell 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Yedell. 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 4 military records available for the last name Yedell. For the veterans among your Yedell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yedell lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1995, in the United States, Yedell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Yedell in 1976 was 92, and 86 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yedell 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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