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Yuell Family History

Yuell 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: Yell, Guell, Quell, Duell, Tuell, Buell, Euell, Suell, Youell, Yuill

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Where is the Yuell family from?

You can see how Yuell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yuell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Yuell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Yuell families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Yuell's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Yuell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yuell 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 317 census records available for the last name Yuell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yuell 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Yuell. 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 13 military records available for the last name Yuell. For the veterans among your Yuell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yuell lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1990, in the United States, Yuell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Yuell in 1988 was 71, and 82 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yuell 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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