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Yangas Family History

Yangas 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: Kangas, Mangas, Yang, Mangan, Panas, Angus, Mangal, Vargas, Langan

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Where is the Yangas family from?

You can see how Yangas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yangas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Yangas families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Yangas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Yangas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yangas 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 58 census records available for the last name Yangas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yangas 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Yangas. 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 14 military records available for the last name Yangas. For the veterans among your Yangas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yangas lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Yangas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Yangas in 1969 was 33, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yangas 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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