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Yeldell Family History

Yeldell Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Scottish or English Elder. It is found mainly among African Americans. Compare Yelder.

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


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Where is the Yeldell family from?

You can see how Yeldell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yeldell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Yeldell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Yeldell families living in Alabama. This was about 78% of all the recorded Yeldell's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Yeldell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yeldell 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 Yeldell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yeldell. 47% of Yeldell men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Yeldell women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yeldell were Truck Driver and Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Farming
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    30%
  • Maid
    21%
  • Helper
    17%
  • Laborer
    13%

What Yeldell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Yeldell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yeldell 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Yeldell. 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 420 military records available for the last name Yeldell. For the veterans among your Yeldell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yeldell lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Yeldell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Yeldell in 1951 was 46, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yeldell 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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