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Yaill Family History

Yaill 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: Naill, Yuill, Vaill, Gill, Gall, Brill, Wall, Grill, Mill, Hill

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Where is the Yaill family from?

You can see how Yaill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yaill family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1901. The most Yaill families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Yaill family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Yaill's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Yaill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yaill 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 43 census records available for the last name Yaill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yaill 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Yaill. 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 1 military records available for the last name Yaill. For the veterans among your Yaill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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