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Yei Family History

Yei 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: Wei, Yi, Mei, Fei, Pei, Ye, Lei, Yeo, Yee, Yep

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Where is the Yei family from?

You can see how Yei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yei family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Yei families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Yei families living in Hawaii. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yei's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Yei families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yei 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 97 census records available for the last name Yei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yei 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Yei. 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 26 military records available for the last name Yei. For the veterans among your Yei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yei lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Yei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Yei in 1967 was 71, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yei 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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