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Yendell Family History

Yendell Surname Meaning

possibly from a lost SW place-name named with Old English ēan-dæl or -dell ‘lamb hollow or dell’.

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


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Where is the Yendell family from?

You can see how Yendell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yendell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Yendell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 39 Yendell families living in Devon. This was about 61% of all the recorded Yendell's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Yendell families in 1891.
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What did your Yendell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Insurance Agent and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Yendell. 100% of Yendell men worked as an Insurance Agent and 95% of Yendell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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

  • Insurance Agent
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Household Duties
    6%

What Yendell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Yendell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yendell 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Yendell. 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 287 military records available for the last name Yendell. For the veterans among your Yendell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yendell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Yendell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Yendell in 1966 was 79, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yendell 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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