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Yavel Family History

Yavel 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: Savel, Havel, Gavel, Tavel, Ravel, Yakel, Pavel, Yazel, Gabel, Tafel

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yavel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Yavel ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Yavel ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Yavel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yavel 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Yavel. 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 8 military records available for the last name Yavel. For the veterans among your Yavel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yavel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1982, in the United States, Yavel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Yavel in 1966 was 48, and 75 in 1982.

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