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Yeltema Family History

Yeltema 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: Bultema, Mellema, Melena, Yelton, Belyea, Ellena, Felter, Belter

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Where is the Yeltema family from?

You can see how Yeltema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yeltema family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Yeltema families living in Kentucky. This was about 67% of all the recorded Yeltema's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Yeltema families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yeltema 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 28 census records available for the last name Yeltema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yeltema 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Yeltema. 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 82 military records available for the last name Yeltema. For the veterans among your Yeltema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yeltema lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2001, in the United States, Yeltema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Yeltema in 1985 was 73, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yeltema 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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