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Yetman Family History

Yetman Name Meaning

English (Dorset Hampshire and Sussex): variant of Yeatman .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Yeaman, German, Yeoman, Yeatman, Putman, Weyman, Mesman, Hetman

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Where is the Yetman family from?

You can see how Yetman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yetman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Yetman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 13 Yetman families living in New Jersey. This was about 76% of all the recorded Yetman's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Yetman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yetman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yetman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yetman. 17% of Yetman men worked as a Clerk and 22% of Yetman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yetman were Salesman and Burler. .

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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

  • Clerk
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%
  • Burler
    11%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Yetman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yetman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Yetman. 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 772 military records available for the last name Yetman. For the veterans among your Yetman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yetman lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Yetman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Yetman in 1958 was 49, and 80 in 2004.

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