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Yellis Family History

Yellis 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: Mellis, Dellis, Yellin, Ellis, Bellis, Kellis, Nellis, Gellis, Tellis

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Where is the Yellis family from?

You can see how Yellis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yellis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yellis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Yellis families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 92% of all the recorded Yellis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yellis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yellis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yellis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yellis. 100% of Yellis 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 938 census records available for the last name Yellis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yellis 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Yellis. 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 105 military records available for the last name Yellis. For the veterans among your Yellis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yellis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Yellis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Yellis in 1966 was 86, and 84 in 2002.

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