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Yamin Family History

Yamin Surname Meaning

Muslim (mainly the Indian subcontinent) and Jewish (from North Africa): from a personal name based on Arabic yamīn ‘right-hand side’ (see the Koran 538). This name is found among both Muslims and Jews.

Jewish (from Belarus and Lithuania): artificial name from the Biblical male personal name Yamin (Genesis 410).

Burmese: from a female personal name usually forming part of a compound name from yamin ‘beautiful young woman’. — Note: Since Burmese do not have hereditary surnames this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

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


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You can see how Yamin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yamin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Yamin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Yamin family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yamin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Yamin families in 1891.
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What did your Yamin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yamin. 28% of Yamin men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    28%
  • Grinder
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

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Census Records

There are 580 census records available for the last name Yamin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yamin 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 396 immigration records available for the last name Yamin. 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 132 military records available for the last name Yamin. For the veterans among your Yamin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yamin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Yamin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Yamin in 1958 was 58, and 89 in 2003.

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