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Yendley Family History

Yendley 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: Pendley, Hendley, Fendley, Henley, Lindley, Medley, Bentley, Tendler

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Where is the Yendley family from?

You can see how Yendley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yendley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Yendley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Yendley families living in Lancashire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Yendley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Yendley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yendley 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 Yendley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Yendley. 100% of Yendley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 305 census records available for the last name Yendley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yendley 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 Yendley. 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 27 military records available for the last name Yendley. For the veterans among your Yendley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yendley lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yendley

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