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Yetman Family History

Yetman Surname Meaning

English (Dorset Hampshire and Sussex): variant of Yeatman.

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


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Where is the Yetman family from?

You can see how Yetman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yetman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Yetman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Yetman families living in Ontario. This was about 31% of all the recorded Yetman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Yetman families in 1911.
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What did your Yetman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Yetman. 56% of Yetman men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    56%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Yetman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yetman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Yetman. 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 772 military records available for the last name Yetman. For the veterans among your Yetman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yetman lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Yetman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Yetman in 1958 was 49, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yetman 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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