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Yeazel Family History

Yeazel Surname Meaning

American shortened and altered form of Dutch Van Ysselstein (see Yazell).

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


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Where is the Yeazel family from?

You can see how Yeazel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yeazel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yeazel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 24 Yeazel families living in Ohio. This was about 51% of all the recorded Yeazel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Yeazel families in 1880.
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What did your Yeazel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yeazel. 14% of Yeazel men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Yeazel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yeazel were Salesman and Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Secretary
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%

What Yeazel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yeazel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yeazel 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Yeazel. 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 312 military records available for the last name Yeazel. For the veterans among your Yeazel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yeazel lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Yeazel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Yeazel in 1950 was 38, and 78 in 2004.

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