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Yele Family History

Yele 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: Yule, Yell, Mele, Yelle, Yeley, Yale, Yee, Yelk, Yehle, Bell

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Where is the Yele family from?

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

What did your Yele ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Staker and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yele. 100% of Yele men worked as a Staker and 100% of Yele women worked as a Machine Operator. .

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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

  • Staker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Yele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yele 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Yele. 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 15 military records available for the last name Yele. For the veterans among your Yele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yele lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1997, in the United States, Yele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Yele in 1986 was 84, and 89 in 1997.

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