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Yages Family History

Yages 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: Yates, Pages, Yager, Dages, Mages, Yakes, Yanes, Wages, Hayes, Hagen

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Where is the Yages family from?

You can see how Yages families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yages family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Yages families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Yages families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Yages's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Yages families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yages 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 Yages ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yages. 72% of Yages 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
    72%
  • Attendant
    29%

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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Yages. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yages 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Yages. 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 6 military records available for the last name Yages. For the veterans among your Yages ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yages lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yages

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