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Yazel Name Meaning

Variant of Yazell a surname of Dutch origin.

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


Similar surnames: Yeazel, Yazell, Havel, Axel, Hagel, Magel, Nagel, Hamel, Maze, Apel

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Where is the Yazel family from?

You can see how Yazel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yazel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Yazel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Yazel families living in Ohio. This was about 46% of all the recorded Yazel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Yazel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yazel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yazel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yazel. 25% of Yazel men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Yazel women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yazel were Clerk and Housewife. .

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Seamstress
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Yazel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yazel 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Yazel. 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 300 military records available for the last name Yazel. For the veterans among your Yazel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yazel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Yazel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Yazel in 1963 was 73, and 70 in 2004.

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