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Yules Family History

Yules 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: Yule, Jules, Mule, Miles, Sales, Giles, Puls, Toles, Yue, Wiles

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Where is the Yules family from?

You can see how Yules families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yules family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Yules families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 9 Yules families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Yules's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yules families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yules surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yules ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yules. 60% of Yules men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Yules women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 667 census records available for the last name Yules. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yules 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Yules. 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 136 military records available for the last name Yules. For the veterans among your Yules ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yules lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Yules life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Yules in 1964 was 76, and 74 in 2004.

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