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Yats Family History

Yats 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: Yates, Kats, Yeats, Oats, Yang, Hata, Yan, Ras, Batt, Gates

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Where is the Yats family from?

You can see how Yats families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yats family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Yats families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Yats families living in Glamorgan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Yats's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Yats families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yats surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Yats ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Yats. 100% of Yats women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yats. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yats 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Yats. 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 136 military records available for the last name Yats. For the veterans among your Yats ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yats lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Yats life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Yats in 1969 was 84, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yats 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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