This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Yashan family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Yashan Family History

Yashan 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: Shan, Gahan, Hasan, Ashman, Nathan, Hassan, Mahan, Yasin, Kastan

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Yashan family from?

You can see how Yashan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yashan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yashan family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Yashan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yashan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yashan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Yashan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Yashan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yashan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Yashan

Passenger Lists

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Yashan. 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.

View all Yashan immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Yashan. For the veterans among your Yashan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Yashan military records

You've only scratched the surface of Yashan family history

Discover More

What is the average Yashan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Yashan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Yashan in 1964 was 78, and 95 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yashan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yashan 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Yashan family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial