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Yeago Family History

Yeago 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: Seago, Rego, Yao, Yagi, Bergo, Yeo, Yeaton, Yano, Reagh, Leano

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Where is the Yeago family from?

You can see how Yeago families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yeago family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yeago families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Yeago families living in Virginia. This was about 88% of all the recorded Yeago's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Yeago families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yeago surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yeago ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yeago. 100% of Yeago men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Yeago. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yeago 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Yeago. 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 26 military records available for the last name Yeago. For the veterans among your Yeago ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yeago lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Yeago life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Yeago in 1963 was 60, and 92 in 1999.

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