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Yeles Family History

Yeles 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: Yeley, Yepes, Miles, Sales, Giles, Melis, Lees, Toles, Hees, Yule

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Where is the Yeles family from?

You can see how Yeles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yeles family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Yeles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Yeles family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Yeles's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yeles families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yeles 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 Yeles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yeles. 100% of Yeles men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Yeles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yeles 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Yeles. 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 Yeles. For the veterans among your Yeles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yeles lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1981, in the United States, Yeles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Yeles in 1975 was 82, and 81 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yeles 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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