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Yelveton Family History

Yelveton 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: Yelverton, Yelton, Helveston, Elton, Felton, Elston, Keeton, Leverton

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Where is the Yelveton family from?

You can see how Yelveton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yelveton family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yelveton family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yelveton's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Yelveton families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Yelveton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yelveton 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 immigration records available for the last name Yelveton. 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 2 military records available for the last name Yelveton. For the veterans among your Yelveton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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