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Yett Family History

Yett Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Yett family from?

You can see how Yett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Yett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Yett families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Yett's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Yett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yett 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 Yett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yett. 34% of Yett men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Yett women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yett were Mechanic and Maid.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    27%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Maid
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Yett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yett 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Yett. 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 319 military records available for the last name Yett. For the veterans among your Yett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yett lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Yett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Yett in 1958 was 44, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yett 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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