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Yessman Family History

Yessman 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: Messman, Hessman, Wessman, Essman, Lessman, Tessman, Yeoman, Mossman

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Yessman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yessman 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Yessman. 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 44 military records available for the last name Yessman. For the veterans among your Yessman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yessman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Yessman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Yessman in 1965 was 90, and 79 in 2001.

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