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Yud Family History

Yud 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: Yu, Yun, Yum, Yue, Rud, Jud, Yund, Aud, Lu, Ku

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Where is the Yud family from?

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

What did your Yud ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yud. 100% of Yud women worked as a Secretary.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Yud family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Yud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yud 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 Yud. 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 6 military records available for the last name Yud. For the veterans among your Yud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yud lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1993, in the United States, Yud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Yud in 1971 was 81, and 81 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yud 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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