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Yettman Family History

Yettman 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: Gettman, Dettman, Yeatman, Yetman, Yeoman, Hetman, Reitman, Mittman

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Where is the Yettman family from?

You can see how Yettman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yettman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yettman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Yettman families living in New Jersey. This was about 86% of all the recorded Yettman's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Yettman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yettman 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 Yettman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yettman. 100% of Yettman men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Yettman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Yettman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yettman 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Yettman. 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 12 military records available for the last name Yettman. For the veterans among your Yettman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yettman lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Yettman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Yettman in 1974 was 82, and 76 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yettman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yettman 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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