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Yola Family History

Yola 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: Pola, Mola, Zola, Sola, Gola, Ola, Cola, Nola, Oyola, Wolf

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Where is the Yola family from?

You can see how Yola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yola family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yola family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yola's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Yola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yola 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 147 census records available for the last name Yola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yola 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Yola. 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 403 military records available for the last name Yola. For the veterans among your Yola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yola lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Yola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Yola in 1964 was 76, and 83 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yola 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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