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Yovell Family History

Yovell 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: Dovell, Covell, Bovell, Lovell, Novell, Yowell, Youell, Hovell

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Where is the Yovell family from?

You can see how Yovell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yovell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yovell family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Yovell's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Yovell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yovell 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 Yovell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Yovell. 75% of Yovell 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
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    25%

What Yovell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Yovell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yovell 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Yovell. 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 9 military records available for the last name Yovell. For the veterans among your Yovell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yovell lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Yovell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Yovell in 1969 was 68, and 95 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yovell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yovell 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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