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Yessian Family History

Yessian 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: Yerian, Messman, Tessin, Russian, Hessman, Wessman, Pessin, Hession

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Where is the Yessian family from?

You can see how Yessian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yessian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yessian family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Yessian's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Yessian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yessian 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 Yessian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yessian. 100% of Yessian women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Yessian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Yessian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yessian 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Yessian. 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 67 military records available for the last name Yessian. For the veterans among your Yessian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yessian lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Yessian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Yessian in 1956 was 60, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yessian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yessian 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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