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Yemn Family History

Yemn 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: Yen, Yan, Yin, Bean, Yon, Yun, Dean, Kemp, Wen, Leon

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Where is the Yemn family from?

You can see how Yemn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yemn family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Yemn families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Yemn's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Yemn families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Yemn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yemn 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Yemn. 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 5 military records available for the last name Yemn. For the veterans among your Yemn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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