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Yit Family History

Yit 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: Yi, Yin, Yiu, Yim, Sit, Yip, Ji, Qiu, Yu, Li

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Where is the Yit family from?

You can see how Yit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yit family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Yit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Yit families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Yit's in USA. California had the highest population of Yit families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yit 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 Yit ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laundryman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Yit. 100% of Yit men worked as a Laundryman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laundryman
    100%

What Yit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Yit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yit 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 648 immigration records available for the last name Yit. 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 28 military records available for the last name Yit. For the veterans among your Yit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yit lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1987, in the United States, Yit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Yit in 1964 was 80, and 88 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yit

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yit 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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