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Ya Family History

Ya Surname Meaning

Chinese: Mandarin form of the surname 亞 said to be traced back to Ya Yu (亞圉) ancestor of the kings of the Zhou dynasty (1046–256 BC).

Southeast Asian (Hmong): variant of Yang.

Amerindian (Guatemala and Mexico): Mayan name from a term denoting a sapodilla, a kind of fruit.

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


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Where is the Ya family from?

You can see how Ya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ya family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ya families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ya families living in California. This was about 71% of all the recorded Ya's in USA. California had the highest population of Ya families in 1880.
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What did your Ya ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sheepherder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ya. 100% of Ya men worked as a Sheepherder.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Sheepherder
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ya 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ya. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Ya. For the veterans among your Ya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ya lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2004, in the United States, Ya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ya in 1998 was 59, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ya ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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