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Yetley Family History

Yetley 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: Tetley, Yeley, Betley, Henley, Medley, Seeley, Berley, Bentley

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Where is the Yetley family from?

You can see how Yetley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yetley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Yetley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Yetley families living in Iowa. This was about 86% of all the recorded Yetley's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Yetley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yetley 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 Yetley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yetley. 75% of Yetley men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Yetley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 460 census records available for the last name Yetley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yetley 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Yetley. 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 28 military records available for the last name Yetley. For the veterans among your Yetley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yetley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Yetley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Yetley in 1963 was 86, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yetley 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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