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Yansa Family History

Yansa 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: Jansa, Yanda, Yanta, Yang, Yan, Rana, Basa, Landa, Dana, Hanna

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Where is the Yansa family from?

You can see how Yansa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yansa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yansa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Yansa families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Yansa's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Yansa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yansa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Yansa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Yansa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yansa 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Yansa. 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 9 military records available for the last name Yansa. For the veterans among your Yansa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yansa lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Yansa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Yansa in 1976 was 76, and 78 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yansa 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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