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Yewlett Family History

Yewlett 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: Hewlett, Jewett, Pellett, Kellett, Rowlett, Ellett, Yellott, Howlett

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Where is the Yewlett family from?

You can see how Yewlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yewlett family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Yewlett families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Yewlett's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Yewlett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yewlett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Yewlett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Yewlett. 100% of Yewlett 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 293 census records available for the last name Yewlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yewlett 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Yewlett. 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 22 military records available for the last name Yewlett. For the veterans among your Yewlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yewlett lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yewlett 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yewlett

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