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Yeskel Family History

Yeskel 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: Yeakel, Yeske, Kenkel, Kessel, Hessel, Seckel, Ressel, Kestel, Beske

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Where is the Yeskel family from?

You can see how Yeskel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yeskel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yeskel family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Yeskel's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Yeskel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yeskel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yeskel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yeskel. 50% of Yeskel men worked as a Manager. .

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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

  • Manager
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Yeskel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yeskel 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Yeskel. 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 16 military records available for the last name Yeskel. For the veterans among your Yeskel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yeskel lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Yeskel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Yeskel in 1959 was 57, and 80 in 2003.

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