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Yeste Family History

Yeste 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: Beste, Yeske, Yester, Best, Oest, Leite, Tester, Jesse, Bester, Mente

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Where is the Yeste family from?

You can see how Yeste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yeste family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1861. The most Yeste families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Yeste family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Yeste's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Yeste families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Yeste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yeste 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Yeste. 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 1 military records available for the last name Yeste. For the veterans among your Yeste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yeste lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Yeste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Yeste in 1968 was 75, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yeste 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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