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Yadan Family History

Yadan 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: Madan, Yadav, Adan, Yaden, Yadon, Yadao, Yan, Sada, Rada, Adam

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Where is the Yadan family from?

You can see how Yadan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yadan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yadan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Yadan families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Yadan's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Yadan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yadan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Yadan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yadan 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Yadan. 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 15 military records available for the last name Yadan. For the veterans among your Yadan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yadan lifespan?

Average Yadan life expectancy in 2000 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yadan 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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