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Yaneff Family History

Yaneff 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: Neff, Danoff, Yanez, Janoff, Kanoff, Yaney, Caniff, Yanek, Mcneff

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Where is the Yaneff family from?

You can see how Yaneff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yaneff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Yaneff families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Yaneff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Yaneff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yaneff 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 114 census records available for the last name Yaneff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yaneff 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Yaneff. 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 28 military records available for the last name Yaneff. For the veterans among your Yaneff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yaneff lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Yaneff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Yaneff in 1965 was 79, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yaneff 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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