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Yaleman Family History

Yaleman 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: Aleman, Coleman, Kalman, Allman, Waldman, Alleman, Salman, Hageman

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Where is the Yaleman family from?

You can see how Yaleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yaleman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yaleman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Yaleman families living in Virginia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yaleman's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Yaleman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Yaleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yaleman 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Yaleman. 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 3 military records available for the last name Yaleman. For the veterans among your Yaleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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