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Yella Family History

Yella 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: Pella, Yell, Sella, Tella, Rella, Bella, Yelle, Cella, Mella, Vella

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Where is the Yella family from?

You can see how Yella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yella family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Yella family living in Idaho. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yella's in USA. Idaho and 1 other state had the highest population of Yella families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yella 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 171 census records available for the last name Yella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yella 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Yella. 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 6 military records available for the last name Yella. For the veterans among your Yella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yella lifespan?

Average Yella life expectancy in 2004 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yella 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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