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Yahne Family History

Yahne Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Jahne or Jähne (see Jaehne):

from a derivative of the personal name Johann(es) (see John).

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


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Where is the Yahne family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yahne. 30% of Yahne men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Yahne women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yahne were Clerk and Finisher.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Finisher
    50%

What Yahne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yahne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yahne 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Yahne. 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 131 military records available for the last name Yahne. For the veterans among your Yahne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yahne lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Yahne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Yahne in 1951 was 48, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yahne 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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