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Yell Family History

Yell Name Meaning

English (Essex and Surrey): apparently from a Middle English personal name Yell (a survival of the Old English G(i)ella of uncertain meaning originally suggested by Ekwall to explain the first element of the placename Yelling in Huntingdonshire). Altered form of French Diel

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


Similar surnames: Bell, Hell, Pell, Nell, Ell, Sell, Gell, Tell, Well, Dell

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Where is the Yell family from?

You can see how Yell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Yell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 49 Yell families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Yell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Yell families in 1891.
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What did your Yell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Yell. 82% of Yell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Incapacitated
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Yell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yell 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 386 immigration records available for the last name Yell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 958 military records available for the last name Yell. For the veterans among your Yell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yell lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Yell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Yell in 1951 was 42, and 74 in 2004.

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