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Yelvertan Family History

Yelvertan 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: Yelverton, Leverton, Wolverton, Everton, Hellerman, Ellerman

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Where is the Yelvertan family from?

You can see how Yelvertan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yelvertan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Yelvertan family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yelvertan's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Yelvertan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yelvertan 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 9 census records available for the last name Yelvertan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yelvertan 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 Yelvertan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Yelvertan. For the veterans among your Yelvertan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yelvertan lifespan?

Average Yelvertan life expectancy in 1969 was 51 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yelvertan 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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