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Yolo Family History

Yolo 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: Colo, Solo, Polo, Yoho, Yoo, Kolo, Wolf, Yon, You, Bold

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Where is the Yolo family from?

You can see how Yolo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yolo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Yolo families living in California. This was about 80% of all the recorded Yolo's in USA. California had the highest population of Yolo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yolo 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 Yolo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yolo. 100% of Yolo men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Yolo women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Yolo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Yolo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yolo 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Yolo. 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 81 military records available for the last name Yolo. For the veterans among your Yolo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yolo lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Yolo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Yolo in 1965 was 89, and 85 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yolo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yolo 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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