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Yoel Family History

Yoel 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: Noel, Poel, Hoel, Goel, Koel, Yokel, Yoe, Joel, Yoes, Kiel

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Where is the Yoel family from?

You can see how Yoel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yoel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Yoel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Yoel family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Yoel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Yoel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yoel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Yoel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yoel 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Yoel. 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 15 military records available for the last name Yoel. For the veterans among your Yoel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yoel lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Yoel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Yoel in 1959 was 56, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yoel 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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