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Yaws Family History

Yaws Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Yaws family from?

You can see how Yaws families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yaws family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Yaws families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Yaws families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yaws's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Yaws families in 1891.
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What did your Yaws ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yaws. 67% of Yaws men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 579 census records available for the last name Yaws. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yaws 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Yaws. 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 186 military records available for the last name Yaws. For the veterans among your Yaws ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yaws lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Yaws life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Yaws in 1962 was 36, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yaws 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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