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Origins of the Yew surname

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About the Yews

We have a total number of 318 records for people with the last name Yew.

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Where do most Yews live?

In 1921, most Yews lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Yews

How common is your surname?

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

We have 202 records for the Yew surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Yews most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Yews.

What are the most common Yew first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Yews

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

Common Female occupations for Yews in 1921
Widow

4

Laundress

2

Assistant In The Business

1

Book Folder

1

Boot Binder

1

Common Male occupations for Yews in 1921
Fireman

3

Boot Maker

2

Butcher

2

Commercial Clerk

2

Agric Lab

1

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