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Yahn Family History

Yahn Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Jahn.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Yahn family from?

You can see how Yahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yahn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Yahn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Yahn family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Yahn's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Yahn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yahn 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 Yahn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yahn. 25% of Yahn men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Yahn women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yahn were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    12%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Teacher
    8%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Yahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yahn 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Yahn. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Yahn. For the veterans among your Yahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yahn lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Yahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Yahn in 1957 was 55, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yahn 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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