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Origins of the Yielding surname

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About the Yieldings

We have a total number of 458 records for people with the last name Yielding.

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Where do most Yieldings live?

In 1921, most Yieldings lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Yieldings

How common is your surname?

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We have 364 records for the Yielding surname. The oldest one dates back to 1241.

Who were Yieldings most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Yielding first names?

  • Richard
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Yieldings

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

Common Female occupations for Yieldings in 1921
Dressmaker

3

Living On Own Means

3

Clerk

2

Equestrian Circus

2

General Servant Domestic

2

Common Male occupations for Yieldings in 1921
Farm Hands

4

Plumber

4

Agricultural Labourer

3

Cordwainer

3

General Farmers

3

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