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Yedman Family History

Yedman 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: Yeoman, Edman, Wedman, Yerman, Redman, Hedman, Ledman, Gedman, Yeaman

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Where is the Yedman family from?

You can see how Yedman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yedman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yedman family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Yedman's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Yedman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yedman 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 Yedman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Yedman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Yedman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yedman 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Yedman. 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 1 military records available for the last name Yedman. For the veterans among your Yedman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yedman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Yedman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Yedman in 1963 was 84, and 90 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yedman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yedman 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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