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Yator Family History

Yator Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bator, Tator, Ator, Yater, Cator, Cater, Pastor, Major, Tatar, Amor

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Where is the Yator family from?

You can see how Yator families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yator family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yator families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Yator families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Yator's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yator families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yator 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 Yator ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yator. 50% of Yator men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Yator. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yator 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Yator. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Yator. For the veterans among your Yator ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yator lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Yator life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Yator in 1970 was 89, and 83 in 1998.

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