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Yolden Family History

Yolden 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: Kolden, Olden, Holden, Golden, Colden, Folden, Volden, Wolden, Bolden

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Where is the Yolden family from?

You can see how Yolden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yolden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Yolden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Yolden family living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yolden's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Yolden families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Yolden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yolden 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Yolden. 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 1 military records available for the last name Yolden. For the veterans among your Yolden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yolden lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1981, in the United States, Yolden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Yolden in 1965 was 57, and 42 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yolden 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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