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Yado Family History

Yado 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: Yao, Rado, Yano, Bado, Yadon, Yando, Yadao, Dado, Pado, Yang

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Where is the Yado family from?

You can see how Yado families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yado family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yado families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Yado families living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Yado's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Yado families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yado 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 Yado ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yado. 43% of Yado 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
    43%
  • Cigar Maker
    29%
  • Waiter
    29%

What Yado family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Yado. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yado 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Yado. 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 21 military records available for the last name Yado. For the veterans among your Yado ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yado lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Yado life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Yado in 1969 was 94, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yado

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yado 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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