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Yahan Family History

Yahan 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: Gahan, Mahan, Dahan, Cahan, Tahan, Kahan, Yahn, Bahan, Han, Yan

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Where is the Yahan family from?

You can see how Yahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yahan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yahan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Yahan families living in New Jersey. This was about 80% of all the recorded Yahan's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Yahan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Yahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yahan 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Yahan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Yahan. For the veterans among your Yahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yahan lifespan?

Average Yahan life expectancy in 1962 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 68.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yahan 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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