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Yedlin Family History

Yedlin 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, Medlin, Redlin, Edlin, Berlin, Melin, Newlin, Merlin, Helin

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Where is the Yedlin family from?

You can see how Yedlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yedlin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Yedlin families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Yedlin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yedlin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yedlin 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 Yedlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Grocer Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yedlin. 50% of Yedlin men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Yedlin women worked as a Grocer Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Engineer
    25%
  • Builder
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Grocer Clerk
    100%

What Yedlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Yedlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yedlin 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Yedlin. 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 108 military records available for the last name Yedlin. For the veterans among your Yedlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yedlin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Yedlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Yedlin in 1961 was 65, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yedlin 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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