Yem Surname Meaning & Yem Family History at Ancestry.ca®

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Where is the Yem family from?

You can see how Yem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yem family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yem families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Yem families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yem's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Yem families in 1911.

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Census Records

There are 707 census records available for the last name Yem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yem 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 470 immigration records available for the last name Yem. 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 37 military records available for the last name Yem. For the veterans among your Yem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yem lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Yem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Yem in 1967 was 73, and 74 in 2003.

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