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Yewell Family History

Yewell Name Meaning

English: variant of Yule .

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


Similar surnames: Yowell, Youell, Newell, Bedell, Levell, Euell, Nowell, Hewell, Sewell

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Where is the Yewell family from?

You can see how Yewell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yewell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Yewell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Yewell families living in Kentucky. This was about 38% of all the recorded Yewell's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Yewell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yewell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yewell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yewell. 25% of Yewell men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Yewell women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yewell were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Yewell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yewell 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Yewell. 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 474 military records available for the last name Yewell. For the veterans among your Yewell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yewell lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2002, in the United States, Yewell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Yewell in 1949 was 61, and 80 in 2002.

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