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Yaller Family History

Yaller 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: Waller, Galler, Faller, Kaller, Haller, Saller, Paller, Baller

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Where is the Yaller family from?

You can see how Yaller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yaller family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yaller family living in Georgia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Yaller's in USA. Georgia and 2 other states had the highest population of Yaller families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yaller 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 Yaller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yaller. 100% of Yaller women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Yaller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Yaller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yaller 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Yaller. 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 37 military records available for the last name Yaller. For the veterans among your Yaller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yaller lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Yaller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Yaller in 1968 was 87, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yaller

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yaller 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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