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Yep Family History

Yep Name Meaning

Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 葉 see Ye

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


Similar surnames: Yap, Yip, Yeh, Ye, Yee, Yeo, Yam, Fey, Tea, Rew

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Where is the Yep family from?

You can see how Yep families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yep family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yep families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 36 Yep families living in British Columbia. This was about 72% of all the recorded Yep's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Yep families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yep surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yep ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laundryman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Yep. 31% of Yep men worked as a Laundryman. .

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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

  • Laundryman
    31%
  • Hotel Owner
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Labourer
    18%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yep. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yep 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Yep. 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 106 military records available for the last name Yep. For the veterans among your Yep ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yep lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Yep life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Yep in 1959 was 59, and 85 in 2004.

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