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Yuma Family History

Yuma 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: Yum, Tuma, Puma, Duma, Muma, Buma, Luma, Yu, Ma, Hua

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Where is the Yuma family from?

You can see how Yuma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yuma family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Yuma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Yuma family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Yuma's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Yuma families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yuma 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 Yuma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yuma. 75% of Yuma men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Yuma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yuma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yuma 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Yuma. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Yuma. For the veterans among your Yuma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yuma lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Yuma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Yuma in 1966 was 61, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yuma

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yuma 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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