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Yedd Family History

Yedd 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: Redd, Medd, Nedd, Yard, Eid, Codd, Read, Dodd, Seda, Mudd

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Where is the Yedd family from?

You can see how Yedd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yedd family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Yedd families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Yedd families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yedd's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Yedd families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yedd 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 Yedd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yedd. 100% of Yedd men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Yedd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Yedd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yedd 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Yedd. 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 6 military records available for the last name Yedd. For the veterans among your Yedd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yedd lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Yedd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Yedd in 1969 was 73, and 94 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yedd

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yedd 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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