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Yesselman Family History

Yesselman 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: Kesselman, Wesselman, Esselman, Besselman, Wesselmann, Hasselman

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Yesselman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yesselman 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Yesselman. 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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There are 8 military records available for the last name Yesselman. For the veterans among your Yesselman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yesselman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Yesselman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Yesselman in 1966 was 74, and 73 in 1995.

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