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Yelletz Family History

Yelletz 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: Yellen, Yelle, Pellett, Kellett, Tellez, Fellenz, Ellett, Yellott

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Where is the Yelletz family from?

You can see how Yelletz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yelletz family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Yelletz families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Yelletz's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Yelletz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yelletz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yelletz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yelletz. 100% of Yelletz 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 23 census records available for the last name Yelletz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yelletz 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Yelletz. 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 17 military records available for the last name Yelletz. For the veterans among your Yelletz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yelletz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1990, in the United States, Yelletz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Yelletz in 1965 was 47, and 66 in 1990.

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