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Yuill Family History

Yuill Surname Meaning

Scottish (Lanarkshire): variant of Yule.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Yuill family from?

You can see how Yuill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yuill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Yuill families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 30 Yuill families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Yuill's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Yuill families in 1891.
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What did your Yuill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Yuill. 34% of Yuill men worked as a General Labourer and 88% of Yuill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yuill were Hotel Waiter and House Duties (unpaid).

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Master Hardware Merchant
    34%
  • Hotel Waiter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • House Duties (unpaid)
    7%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Yuill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yuill 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Yuill. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Yuill. For the veterans among your Yuill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yuill lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Yuill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Yuill in 1951 was 30, and 86 in 2004.

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