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Yemm Family History

Yemm Surname Meaning

Variant of Eames with the characteristically southern development of Middle English initial Ea- to a rising diphthong resulting in Y-.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Yemm family from?

You can see how Yemm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yemm family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Yemm families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Yemm families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Yemm's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Yemm families in 1891.
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What did your Yemm ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Yemm. 50% of Yemm men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 86% of Yemm women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yemm were General Labourer and Household Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer
    50%
  • Railway Clerk
    25%
  • General Labourer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    6%
  • Household Duties
    4%

What Yemm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Yemm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yemm 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Yemm. 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 199 military records available for the last name Yemm. For the veterans among your Yemm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yemm lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Yemm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Yemm in 1962 was 45, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yemm 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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