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Yattaw Family History

Yattaw Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Guertin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Yattaw family from?

You can see how Yattaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yattaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Yattaw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Yattaw family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Yattaw's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Yattaw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yattaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yattaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yattaw. 45% of Yattaw men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Painter
    23%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 24 immigration records available for the last name Yattaw. 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 185 military records available for the last name Yattaw. For the veterans among your Yattaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yattaw lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Yattaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Yattaw in 1959 was 44, and 57 in 2004.

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