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Yellman Family History

Yellman 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: Bellman, Sellman, Wellman, Mellman, Gellman, Hellman, Kellman

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Where is the Yellman family from?

You can see how Yellman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yellman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Yellman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Yellman family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Yellman's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Yellman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yellman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Yellman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yellman 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Yellman. 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 45 military records available for the last name Yellman. For the veterans among your Yellman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yellman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Yellman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Yellman in 1965 was 75, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yellman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yellman 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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