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Yez Family History

Yez 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: Ye, Yeo, Jez, Yee, Nez, Yep, Yen, Yeh, Yu, Yan

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Where is the Yez family from?

You can see how Yez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yez family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Yez families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Yez's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Yez families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yez surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Silversmith was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yez. 38% of Yez men worked as a Silversmith. .

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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

  • Silversmith
    38%
  • Miner
    38%
  • Farming
    25%
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Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Yez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yez 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Yez. 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 67 military records available for the last name Yez. For the veterans among your Yez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yez lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Yez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Yez in 1963 was 82, and 84 in 2004.

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