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Yglesias Family History

Yglesias Surname Meaning

Spanish: variant of Iglesias.

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


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Where is the Yglesias family from?

You can see how Yglesias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yglesias family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yglesias families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Yglesias families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yglesias's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Yglesias families in 1891.
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What did your Yglesias ancestors do for a living?

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

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Yglesias. 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 356 military records available for the last name Yglesias. For the veterans among your Yglesias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yglesias lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Yglesias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Yglesias in 1945 was 26, and 73 in 2004.

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