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Yeip Family History

Yeip 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: Keip, Seip, Yep, Yip, Wei, Yi, Reis, Yin, Kemp, Mei

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Where is the Yeip family from?

You can see how Yeip families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yeip family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yeip families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Yeip families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Yeip's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Yeip families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yeip 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 Yeip ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yeip. 43% of Yeip men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    43%
  • Painter
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Yeip family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 364 census records available for the last name Yeip. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yeip 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Yeip. 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 84 military records available for the last name Yeip. For the veterans among your Yeip ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yeip lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Yeip life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Yeip in 1968 was 67, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yeip

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yeip 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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