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Yuel Family History

Yuel 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: Yue, Tuel, Ruel, Guel, Duel, Juel, Yuen, Buel, Yu, Kiel

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Where is the Yuel family from?

You can see how Yuel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yuel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Yuel families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 7 Yuel families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yuel's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Yuel families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yuel 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 232 census records available for the last name Yuel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yuel 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Yuel. 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 11 military records available for the last name Yuel. For the veterans among your Yuel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yuel lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1992, in the United States, Yuel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Yuel in 1975 was 86, and 46 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yuel 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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