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Yasell Family History

Yasell 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: Lasell, Yazell, Mansell, Gesell, Sell, Castell, Ramsell, Yell, Rosell

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Where is the Yasell family from?

You can see how Yasell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yasell family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Yasell families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yasell's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Yasell families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yasell 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 26 census records available for the last name Yasell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yasell 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Yasell. 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 7 military records available for the last name Yasell. For the veterans among your Yasell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yasell lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2004, in the United States, Yasell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Yasell in 1991 was 83, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yasell 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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