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Yelm Family History

Yelm 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: Helm, Yell, Elm, Kelm, Yelk, Bell, Palm, Holm, Fell, Hell

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Where is the Yelm family from?

You can see how Yelm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yelm family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yelm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Yelm families living in Illinois. This was about 70% of all the recorded Yelm's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Yelm families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yelm 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 Yelm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yelm. 40% of Yelm men worked as a 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
    40%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Clerk Store
    20%
  • Miner
    14%

What Yelm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 439 census records available for the last name Yelm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yelm 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Yelm. 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 63 military records available for the last name Yelm. For the veterans among your Yelm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yelm lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Yelm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Yelm in 1954 was 38, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yelm

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yelm 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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