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Yesson Family History

Yesson 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: Tesson, Esson, Besson, Nesson, Jesson, Hesson, Wesson, Benson, Elson

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Where is the Yesson family from?

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

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Yesson. 100% of Yesson 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%

What Yesson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 685 census records available for the last name Yesson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yesson 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Yesson. 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 39 military records available for the last name Yesson. For the veterans among your Yesson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yesson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1988, in the United States, Yesson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Yesson in 1964 was 73, and 65 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yesson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yesson 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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