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St Yves Family History

St Yves 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: Staves, St. Ives, Styles, Steves, Steeves, Stave, Steven, Stables

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Where is the St Yves family from?

You can see how St Yves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The St Yves family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 St Yves families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded St Yves's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of St Yves families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the St Yves 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 St Yves ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named St Yves. 53% of St Yves men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    53%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    14%
  • Cult
    9%
  • Bachoteur
    9%

What St Yves family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 800 census records available for the last name St Yves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, St Yves 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 49 immigration records available for the last name St Yves. 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 46 military records available for the last name St Yves. For the veterans among your St Yves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average St Yves lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, St Yves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for St Yves in 1965 was 69, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your St Yves 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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