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Yeigh Family History

Yeigh 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: Leigh, Yeich, Reigh, Feig, Weith, Feige, High, Eich, Bergh, Haigh

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Where is the Yeigh family from?

You can see how Yeigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yeigh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Yeigh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Yeigh families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Yeigh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yeigh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yeigh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yeigh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yeigh. 100% of Yeigh 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 558 census records available for the last name Yeigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yeigh 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Yeigh. 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 173 military records available for the last name Yeigh. For the veterans among your Yeigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yeigh lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Yeigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Yeigh in 1963 was 79, and 79 in 2001.

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