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Yamez Family History

Yamez 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: Yanez, Tamez, Gamez, James, Hamel, Camel, Hamer, Kamel, Kamen, Ames

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Where is the Yamez family from?

You can see how Yamez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yamez family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yamez families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Yamez families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Yamez's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Yamez families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yamez 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 32 census records available for the last name Yamez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yamez 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Yamez. 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 2 military records available for the last name Yamez. For the veterans among your Yamez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yamez lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1996, in the United States, Yamez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Yamez in 1993 was 35, and 58 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yamez 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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