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Yeap Family History

Yeap Surname Meaning

alternative romanization of the Chinese surname 葉 see Yip.

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


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You can see how Yeap families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yeap family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yeap family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Yeap's in USA. California had the highest population of Yeap families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Yeap. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yeap 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Yeap. 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 4 military records available for the last name Yeap. For the veterans among your Yeap ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yeap lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2001, in the United States, Yeap life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Yeap in 1987 was 73, and 70 in 2001.

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