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Yeselson Family History

Yeselson 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: Edelson, Eskelson, Heselton, Elson, Nelson, Peterson, Melson, Yelton

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Where is the Yeselson family from?

You can see how Yeselson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yeselson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Yeselson families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Yeselson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yeselson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yeselson 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 51 census records available for the last name Yeselson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yeselson 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Yeselson. 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 18 military records available for the last name Yeselson. For the veterans among your Yeselson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yeselson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Yeselson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Yeselson in 1963 was 70, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yeselson 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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