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Origins of the Yesson surname

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About the Yessons

We have a total number of 205 records for people with the last name Yesson.

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Where do most Yessons live?

In 1921, most Yessons lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Yessons

How common is your surname?

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

We have 193 records for the Yesson surname. The oldest one dates back to 1921.

Who were Yessons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Yesson first names?

  • Harry
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Annie

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Common jobs for Yessons

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

Common Female occupations for Yessons in 1921
Domestic Servant

2

Doubler Cotton

2

Silk Winder

2

Soap Packer

2

Bricklayer Labourer

1

Common Male occupations for Yessons in 1921
Bricklayer

12

Bricklayers Labouring

1

Brush Hand

1

Chemical Labourer

1

Cotton Wever

1

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