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Yahl Family History

Yahl 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: Ahl, Dahl, Wahl, Bahl, Zahl, Fahl, Vahl, Pahl, Hahl, Mahl

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Where is the Yahl family from?

You can see how Yahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yahl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yahl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Yahl families living in Ohio. This was about 56% of all the recorded Yahl's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Yahl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yahl 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 Yahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yahl. 40% of Yahl men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Farm Work
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

What Yahl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 719 census records available for the last name Yahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yahl 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Yahl. 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 76 military records available for the last name Yahl. For the veterans among your Yahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yahl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Yahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Yahl in 1963 was 52, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yahl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yahl 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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