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Yellon Family History

Yellon 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: Yelton, Mellon, Yellin, Yellen, Bellon, Sellon, Dillon, Elton, Tallon

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Where is the Yellon family from?

You can see how Yellon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yellon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Yellon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Yellon families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Yellon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Yellon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yellon 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 Yellon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Yellon. 100% of Yellon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Yellon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 669 census records available for the last name Yellon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yellon 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Yellon. 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 53 military records available for the last name Yellon. For the veterans among your Yellon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yellon lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Yellon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Yellon in 1965 was 74, and 43 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yellon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yellon 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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