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Yanc Family History

Yanc 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: Yang, Yan, Yano, Yank, Yancy, Yant, Wang, Han, Kang, Pan

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Where is the Yanc family from?

You can see how Yanc families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yanc family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Yanc families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Yanc's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yanc families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yanc 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 89 census records available for the last name Yanc. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yanc 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 Yanc. 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 26 military records available for the last name Yanc. For the veterans among your Yanc ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yanc lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Yanc life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Yanc in 1975 was 79, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yanc 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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