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Yed Family History

Yed 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: Ye, Yeo, Yee, Red, Yep, Yen, Yeh, Syed, Ned, Yu

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Where is the Yed family from?

You can see how Yed families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yed family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Yed families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Yed families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Yed's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Yed families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yed 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 Yed ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Yed. 50% of Yed women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Independent
    50%

What Yed family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Yed. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yed 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Yed. 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 5 military records available for the last name Yed. For the veterans among your Yed ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yed lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2003, in the United States, Yed life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Yed in 1996 was 93, and 98 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yed

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yed 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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