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Yatt Family History

Yatt 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: Batt, Hatt, Catt, Wyatt, Gatt, Myatt, Katt, Matt, Yott, Hyatt

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Where is the Yatt family from?

You can see how Yatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yatt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Yatt families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 3 Yatt families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Yatt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yatt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yatt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yatt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yatt. 67% of Yatt men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Yatt women worked as a Secretary. .

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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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 561 census records available for the last name Yatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yatt 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Yatt. 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 64 military records available for the last name Yatt. For the veterans among your Yatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yatt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Yatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Yatt in 1967 was 76, and 77 in 2003.

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