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Yestness Family History

Yestness 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: Estess, Fentress, Osness, Otness, Burtness, Jenness, Esters, Estes

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Yestness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yestness 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Yestness. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Yestness. For the veterans among your Yestness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yestness lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1988, in the United States, Yestness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Yestness in 1982 was 79, and 84 in 1988.

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