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Yudell Family History

Yudell 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: Rudell, Nudell, Udell, Rundell, Dell, Yell, Guell, Odell, Bodell

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Where is the Yudell family from?

You can see how Yudell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yudell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yudell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Yudell family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Yudell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yudell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yudell 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 Yudell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yudell. 50% of Yudell men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Yudell women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yudell were Cutter and 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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Painter
    25%
  • Cutter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Yudell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Yudell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yudell 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Yudell. 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 97 military records available for the last name Yudell. For the veterans among your Yudell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yudell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Yudell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Yudell in 1968 was 63, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yudell 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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