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Yazell Family History

Yazell Surname Meaning

American shortened and altered form of Dutch Van Ysselstein: habitational name from the village of Ijsselstein near Utrecht.

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


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Where is the Yazell family from?

You can see how Yazell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yazell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yazell families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Yazell families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Yazell's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Yazell families in 1880.
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What did your Yazell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yazell. 44% of Yazell men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Yazell women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yazell were Manager and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Manager
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Yazell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 890 census records available for the last name Yazell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yazell 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Yazell. 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 276 military records available for the last name Yazell. For the veterans among your Yazell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yazell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Yazell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Yazell in 1964 was 65, and 84 in 2003.

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