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Yellock Family History

Yellock 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: Bellock, Tellock, Ellick, Pollock, Willock, Bullock, Bellack, Sellick

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Where is the Yellock family from?

You can see how Yellock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yellock family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Yellock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Yellock family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yellock's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Yellock families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yellock 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 Yellock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yellock. 54% of Yellock men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Yellock women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yellock were Presser 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
    54%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Presser
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    50%
  • House
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Yellock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 532 census records available for the last name Yellock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yellock 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Yellock. 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 162 military records available for the last name Yellock. For the veterans among your Yellock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yellock lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Yellock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Yellock in 1965 was 68, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yellock

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yellock 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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