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Yeahley Family History

Yeahley 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: Yeagley, Yeakley, Healey, Heasley, Beachley, Headley, Heatley

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Where is the Yeahley family from?

You can see how Yeahley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yeahley family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Yeahley families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Yeahley's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Yeahley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yeahley 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 16 census records available for the last name Yeahley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yeahley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Yeahley. 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 3 military records available for the last name Yeahley. For the veterans among your Yeahley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yeahley lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Yeahley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Yeahley in 1973 was 62, and 94 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yeahley 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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