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Yp Family History

Yp 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: Yu, Yi, Ye, Yap, Yep, Yip, Ip, Ji, Lu, Ku

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Where is the Yp family from?

You can see how Yp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yp family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Yp families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Yp family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Yp's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Yp families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Yp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Yp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yp 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Yp. 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 2 military records available for the last name Yp. For the veterans among your Yp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yp lifespan?

Average Yp life expectancy in 1980 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yp 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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