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Yealock Family History

Yealock 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: Sealock, Peacock, Sedlock, Bellock, Yearick, Cearlock, Tellock

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Where is the Yealock family from?

You can see how Yealock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yealock family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Yealock families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Yealock families living in North Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Yealock's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Yealock families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yealock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Yealock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yealock 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Yealock. 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 16 military records available for the last name Yealock. For the veterans among your Yealock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yealock lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Yealock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Yealock in 1973 was 74, and 72 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yealock 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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