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Yellott Name Meaning

English (Yorkshire): probably a variant of Elliott .

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


Similar surnames: Kellom, Mellott, Hollett, Yelton, Gillott, Yellin, Elliot, Wollett

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Where is the Yellott family from?

You can see how Yellott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yellott family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Yellott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Yellott families living in Yorkshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Yellott's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Yellott families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yellott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yellott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yellott. 60% of Yellott men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%
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Census Records

There are 765 census records available for the last name Yellott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yellott 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Yellott. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 262 military records available for the last name Yellott. For the veterans among your Yellott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yellott lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Yellott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Yellott in 1962 was 41, and 42 in 2004.

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