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Yelderman Family History

Yelderman 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: Helderman, Kelderman, Felderman, Alderman, Lederman, Hellerman

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Where is the Yelderman family from?

You can see how Yelderman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yelderman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yelderman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Yelderman families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Yelderman's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Yelderman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yelderman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yelderman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yelderman. 100% of Yelderman women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Yelderman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Yelderman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yelderman 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Yelderman. 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 14 military records available for the last name Yelderman. For the veterans among your Yelderman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yelderman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Yelderman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Yelderman in 1961 was 62, and 53 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yelderman 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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