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Origins of the Yendell surname

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About the Yendells

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Where do most Yendells live?

In 1921, most Yendells lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Yendells

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,190 records for the Yendell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1880.

Who were Yendells most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Yendell first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Yendells

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Yendells in 1921
Dressmaker

9

Laundress

7

Farmers Wife

5

General Servant

4

Charwoman

3

Common Male occupations for Yendells in 1921
Farmer

16

Agricultural Labourer

10

Farmers Son

7

Cattle Dealer

6

Farm Labourer

5

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