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Yalian Family History

Yalian 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: Balian, Yarian, Damian, Kalman, Malin, Balan, Fabian, Lian, Galvan

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Where is the Yalian family from?

You can see how Yalian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yalian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yalian family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Yalian's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Yalian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yalian 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 18 census records available for the last name Yalian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yalian 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Yalian. 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 5 military records available for the last name Yalian. For the veterans among your Yalian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yalian lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Yalian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Yalian in 1967 was 70, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yalian 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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