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Yamans Family History

Yamans 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: Yamane, Yeamans, Damas, Aman, Zaman, Yamada, Raman, Amano, Omans

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Where is the Yamans family from?

You can see how Yamans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yamans family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Yamans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Yamans family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yamans's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Yamans families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yamans 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 110 census records available for the last name Yamans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yamans 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Yamans. 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 10 military records available for the last name Yamans. For the veterans among your Yamans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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