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Yad Family History

Yad 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: Yan, Yard, Yao, Lad, Yax, Rad, Gad, Yap, Yaw, Yam

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Where is the Yad family from?

You can see how Yad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yad family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Yad families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Yad families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Yad's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Yad families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yad 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 42 census records available for the last name Yad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yad 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Yad. 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 68 military records available for the last name Yad. For the veterans among your Yad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yad lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yad 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yad

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