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Yesley Family History

Yesley 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: Wesley, Hesley, Yeley, Yeisley, Lesley, Besley, Henley, Medley

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Where is the Yesley family from?

You can see how Yesley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yesley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Yesley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Yesley family living in Iowa Territory. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yesley's in USA. Iowa Territory and 1 other state had the highest population of Yesley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yesley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yesley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yesley. 100% of Yesley 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 204 census records available for the last name Yesley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yesley 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Yesley. 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 42 military records available for the last name Yesley. For the veterans among your Yesley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yesley lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2001, in the United States, Yesley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Yesley in 1956 was 65, and 89 in 2001.

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