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Yetts Family History

Yetts Surname Meaning

see Yates.

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


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Where is the Yetts family from?

You can see how Yetts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yetts family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Yetts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Yetts families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Yetts's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Yetts families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yetts surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yetts ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Yetts. 100% of Yetts men worked as a Coal Hewer and 100% of Yetts 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

  • Coal Hewer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yetts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yetts 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Yetts. 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 187 military records available for the last name Yetts. For the veterans among your Yetts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yetts lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Yetts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Yetts in 1964 was 80, and 53 in 2004.

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