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Yeoell Family History

Yeoell 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: Yewell, Jewell, Gesell, Sewell, Yell, Ezell, Newell, Noell, Knoell

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Where is the Yeoell family from?

You can see how Yeoell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yeoell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Yeoell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Yeoell families living in Essex. This was about 77% of all the recorded Yeoell's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Yeoell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yeoell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Yeoell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Yeoell. 67% of Yeoell 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Paid Domestic
    34%

What Yeoell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Yeoell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yeoell 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Yeoell. 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 43 military records available for the last name Yeoell. For the veterans among your Yeoell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yeoell lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1995, in the United States, Yeoell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Yeoell in 1974 was 63, and 32 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yeoell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yeoell 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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