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Yod Family History

Yod 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: Yon, You, Yoh, Rod, Yoe, Yox, Yob, Yow, Yoo, Tod

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Where is the Yod family from?

You can see how Yod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yod family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Yod families were found in USA in 1880, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Yod family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Yod's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Yod families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yod surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Yod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yod 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Yod. 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 7 military records available for the last name Yod. For the veterans among your Yod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yod lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yod 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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