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Yaish Family History

Yaish 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: Naish, Yanish, Yarish, Maish, Raish, Ash, Nash, Rais, Raith, Haigh

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Where is the Yaish family from?

You can see how Yaish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yaish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yaish family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yaish's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Yaish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yaish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Yaish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yaish 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Yaish. 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 6 military records available for the last name Yaish. For the veterans among your Yaish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yaish lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1988, in the United States, Yaish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Yaish in 1978 was 78, and 85 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yaish 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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