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Yelda Family History

Yelda 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: Vela, Melia, Seda, Cerda, Belka, Pella, Feld, Yell, Sella, Tella

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Where is the Yelda family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yelda 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 Yelda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sales Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yelda. 100% of Yelda men worked as a Sales Clerk.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Yelda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yelda 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Yelda. 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 13 military records available for the last name Yelda. For the veterans among your Yelda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yelda lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Yelda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Yelda in 1980 was 79, and 52 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yelda 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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