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Yelkin Family History

Yelkin 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: Elkin, Belkin, Yellin, Nelkin, Melin, Helin, Belin, Yelton, Fellin

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Where is the Yelkin family from?

You can see how Yelkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yelkin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Yelkin families living in Nebraska. This was about 56% of all the recorded Yelkin's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Yelkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yelkin 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 Yelkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yelkin. 56% of Yelkin men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    56%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%

What Yelkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 409 census records available for the last name Yelkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yelkin 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Yelkin. 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 58 military records available for the last name Yelkin. For the veterans among your Yelkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yelkin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Yelkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Yelkin in 1956 was 53, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yelkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yelkin 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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