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Yehl Family History

Yehl Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Jehl a variant of Jehle.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Yehl family from?

You can see how Yehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yehl family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Yehl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 6 Yehl families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Yehl's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yehl families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yehl 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 Yehl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yehl. 34% of Yehl men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Yehl women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yehl were Mechanic and Nurse.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Apprentice
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Mechanic
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%

What Yehl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 993 census records available for the last name Yehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yehl 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Yehl. 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 198 military records available for the last name Yehl. For the veterans among your Yehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yehl lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Yehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Yehl in 1965 was 72, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yehl 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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