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Yeldon Family History

Yeldon Name Meaning

see Yielding .

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


Similar surnames: Eldon, Yelton, Weldon, Yeadon, Yerdon, Neldon, Seldon, Beldon, Elton

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Where is the Yeldon family from?

You can see how Yeldon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yeldon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yeldon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Yeldon family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Yeldon's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Yeldon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yeldon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yeldon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yeldon. 100% of Yeldon men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Yeldon women worked as a Farm Hand. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Hand
    100%
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Census Records

There are 868 census records available for the last name Yeldon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yeldon 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Yeldon. 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 47 military records available for the last name Yeldon. For the veterans among your Yeldon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yeldon lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Yeldon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Yeldon in 1968 was 59, and 81 in 1999.

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