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Yext Family History

Yext 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: Hext, Yett, Best, Oest, Ye, Neat, Dent, Yell, Belt, Kent

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Where is the Yext family from?

You can see how Yext families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yext family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yext family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yext's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Yext families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yext surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Yext. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yext 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Yext. 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 17 military records available for the last name Yext. For the veterans among your Yext ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yext lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2002, in the United States, Yext life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Yext in 1986 was 72, and 57 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yext 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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