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Yael Family History

Yael 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: Yakel, Rael, Yazel, Mael, Yang, Yan, Kiel, Gall, Paul, Gabel

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Where is the Yael family from?

You can see how Yael families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yael family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Yael families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Yael family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Yael's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Yael families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yael 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 25 census records available for the last name Yael. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yael 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 393 immigration records available for the last name Yael. 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 4 military records available for the last name Yael. For the veterans among your Yael ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yael lifespan?

Average Yael life expectancy in 1982 was 46 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yael 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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