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Yassell Family History

Yassell 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: Hassell, Vassell, Tassell, Wassell, Cassell, Mansell, Hassel, Bissell

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Where is the Yassell family from?

You can see how Yassell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yassell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Yassell family living in Nevada. This was 100% of all the recorded Yassell's in USA. Nevada had the highest population of Yassell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yassell 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 14 census records available for the last name Yassell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yassell 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 Yassell. 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 Yassell. For the veterans among your Yassell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yassell lifespan?

Average Yassell life expectancy in 1988 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yassell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yassell 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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