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Yester Family History

Yester Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Yester family from?

You can see how Yester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yester family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Yester families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Yester families living in Kent. This was about 39% of all the recorded Yester's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Yester families in 1891.
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What did your Yester ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Yester. 100% of Yester 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Yester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yester 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Yester. 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 292 military records available for the last name Yester. For the veterans among your Yester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yester lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Yester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Yester in 1962 was 39, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yester 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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