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Yelman Family History

Yelman 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: Yeoman, Selman, Kelman, Elman, Belman, Helman, Felman, Yerman, Melman

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Where is the Yelman family from?

You can see how Yelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yelman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yelman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Yelman families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Yelman's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Yelman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yelman 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 207 census records available for the last name Yelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yelman 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Yelman. 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 13 military records available for the last name Yelman. For the veterans among your Yelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yelman lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1998, in the United States, Yelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Yelman in 1980 was 85, and 101 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yelman 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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