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Yolen Family History

Yolen 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: Nolen, Dolen, Bolen, Molen, Olen, Holen, Polen, Rolen, Colen, Tolen

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Where is the Yolen family from?

You can see how Yolen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yolen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Yolen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Yolen family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Yolen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yolen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yolen 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 71 census records available for the last name Yolen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yolen 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Yolen. 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 56 military records available for the last name Yolen. For the veterans among your Yolen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yolen lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Yolen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Yolen in 1979 was 91, and 93 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yolen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yolen 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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