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Yannon Family History

Yannon 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: Cannon, Hannon, Gannon, Bannon, Mannon, Yannone, Fannon, Lannon

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Where is the Yannon family from?

You can see how Yannon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yannon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Yannon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Yannon families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Yannon's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Yannon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yannon 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 Yannon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Yannon. 100% of Yannon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Yannon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yannon 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Yannon. 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 16 military records available for the last name Yannon. For the veterans among your Yannon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yannon lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Yannon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Yannon in 1965 was 70, and 57 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yannon 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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