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Yatell Family History

Yatell 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: Yazell, Hartell, Castell, Tell, Yell, Patel, Lasell, Patella, Stell

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Where is the Yatell family from?

You can see how Yatell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yatell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1871. The most Yatell families were found in USA in 1840, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Yatell family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Yatell's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Yatell families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Yatell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yatell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Yatell. 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 Yatell. For the veterans among your Yatell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yatell lifespan?

Average Yatell life expectancy in 1973 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yatell 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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