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Yealin Family History

Yealin 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: Yellin, Berlin, Melin, Malin, Newlin, Merlin, Helin, Palin, Belin

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Where is the Yealin family from?

You can see how Yealin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yealin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yealin families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Yealin families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Yealin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yealin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Yealin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yealin 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Yealin. 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 12 military records available for the last name Yealin. For the veterans among your Yealin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yealin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1992, in the United States, Yealin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Yealin in 1964 was 65, and 69 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yealin 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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