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Yea Family History

Yea Surname Meaning

see Yeo.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Yea family from?

You can see how Yea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yea family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Yea families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 34 Yea families living in Devon. This was about 45% of all the recorded Yea's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Yea families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yea 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 Yea ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Yea. 100% of Yea men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Yea 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Yea family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Yea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yea 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 459 immigration records available for the last name Yea. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Yea. For the veterans among your Yea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yea lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Yea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Yea in 1966 was 85, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yea

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yea 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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