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Yeisly Family History

Yeisly 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: Yeisley, Reilly, Yeiser, Heisey, Leisey, Neily, Eisley, Deily, Nisly

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Where is the Yeisly family from?

You can see how Yeisly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yeisly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yeisly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Yeisly families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 94% of all the recorded Yeisly's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yeisly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yeisly 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 94 census records available for the last name Yeisly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yeisly 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Yeisly. 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 7 military records available for the last name Yeisly. For the veterans among your Yeisly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yeisly lifespan?

Average Yeisly life expectancy in 1967 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yeisly 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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