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Yewell Family History

Yewell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Yule.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Yewell family from?

You can see how Yewell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yewell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Yewell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Yewell families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Yewell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Yewell families in 1891.
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What did your Yewell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Yewell. 100% of Yewell 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Yewell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yewell 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Yewell. 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 474 military records available for the last name Yewell. For the veterans among your Yewell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yewell lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2002, in the United States, Yewell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Yewell in 1949 was 61, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yewell 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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