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Yachman Family History

Yachman Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lachman, Bachman, Nachman, Zachman, Rahman, Backman, Packman, Hackman

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Where is the Yachman family from?

You can see how Yachman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yachman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yachman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Yachman family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Yachman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Yachman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yachman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Yachman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yachman. 100% of Yachman women worked as a Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Yachman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Yachman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yachman 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Yachman. 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 10 military records available for the last name Yachman. For the veterans among your Yachman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yachman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1988, in the United States, Yachman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Yachman in 1969 was 64, and 83 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yachman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yachman 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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