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Yellowhead Family History

Yellowhead 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: Lawhead, Hollowell, Alloway, Hellweg, Fellows, Bellow, Galloway

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Where is the Yellowhead family from?

You can see how Yellowhead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yellowhead family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Yellowhead families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 26 Yellowhead families living in Northwest Territories. This was about 68% of all the recorded Yellowhead's in Canada. Northwest Territories had the highest population of Yellowhead families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yellowhead 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 Yellowhead ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Nil were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Yellowhead. 40% of Yellowhead men worked as a Labourer and 100% of Yellowhead women worked as a Nil.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    40%
  • Trapper
    30%
  • Hunter
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Nil
    100%

What Yellowhead family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 437 census records available for the last name Yellowhead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yellowhead 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Yellowhead. 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 25 military records available for the last name Yellowhead. For the veterans among your Yellowhead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yellowhead lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1974, in the United States, Yellowhead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Yellowhead in 1972 was 31, and 79 in 1974.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yellowhead

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yellowhead 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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