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Yeoham Family History

Yeoham 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: Derham, Yeoman, Denham, Perham, Newham, Pelham, Mepham, Benham, Esham

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Where is the Yeoham family from?

You can see how Yeoham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yeoham family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yeoham families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Yeoham families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Yeoham's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Yeoham families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yeoham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Yeoham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Yeoham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yeoham 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Yeoham. 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 Yeoham. For the veterans among your Yeoham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yeoham lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Yeoham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Yeoham in 1972 was 68, and 90 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yeoham 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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