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Yelder Family History

Yelder Surname Meaning

African American: probably an altered form of Scottish or English Elder. Compare Yeldell.

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


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Where is the Yelder family from?

You can see how Yelder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yelder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Yelder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Yelder families living in Northumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yelder's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Yelder families in 1891.
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What did your Yelder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yelder. 70% of Yelder men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Yelder women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yelder were Farmer and Laundress.

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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
    70%
  • Farmer
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Laundress
    34%

What Yelder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 625 census records available for the last name Yelder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yelder 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Yelder. 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 70 military records available for the last name Yelder. For the veterans among your Yelder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yelder lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Yelder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Yelder in 1944 was 29, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yelder 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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