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Ylvisaker Family History

Ylvisaker 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: Lisker, Litaker, Vicker, Lister, Landaker, Leiser, Whitaker, Leiker

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Where is the Ylvisaker family from?

You can see how Ylvisaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ylvisaker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ylvisaker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ylvisaker family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Ylvisaker's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ylvisaker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ylvisaker 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 Ylvisaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ylvisaker. 30% of Ylvisaker men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ylvisaker women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    30%
  • Minister
    30%
  • Doctor
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Ylvisaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 473 census records available for the last name Ylvisaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ylvisaker 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Ylvisaker. 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 122 military records available for the last name Ylvisaker. For the veterans among your Ylvisaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ylvisaker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Ylvisaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ylvisaker in 1962 was 60, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ylvisaker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ylvisaker 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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