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Yahns Family History

Yahns 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: Jahns, Yahn, Yang, Yan, Hahn, Mains, Hans, Gans, Ahn, Kuhns

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Where is the Yahns family from?

You can see how Yahns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yahns family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Yahns families living in Missouri. This was about 80% of all the recorded Yahns's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Yahns families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yahns 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 Yahns ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yahns. 100% of Yahns men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    100%

What Yahns family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Yahns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yahns 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Yahns. 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 Yahns. For the veterans among your Yahns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yahns lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Yahns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Yahns in 1972 was 79, and 82 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yahns

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yahns 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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