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Yelden Name Meaning

see Yielding .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Yellen, Elden, Selden, Welden, Belden, Yelder, Heiden, Helder, Eden

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Where is the Yelden family from?

You can see how Yelden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yelden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Yelden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Yelden families living in Iowa. This was about 60% of all the recorded Yelden's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Yelden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yelden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yelden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yelden. 60% of Yelden men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 433 census records available for the last name Yelden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yelden 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Yelden. 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 40 military records available for the last name Yelden. For the veterans among your Yelden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yelden lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Yelden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Yelden in 1963 was 78, and 54 in 2002.

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