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Yhan Family History

Yhan 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: Han, Yan, Shan, Yuan, Khan, Chan, Nyhan, Whan, Zhan, Ghan

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Yhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yhan 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Yhan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Yhan. For the veterans among your Yhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yhan lifespan?

Average Yhan life expectancy in 2004 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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