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Yanaha Family History

Yanaha 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: Tanaka, Anaya, Yamada, Mancha, Canada, Banahan, Hanahan, Fanara

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Where is the Yanaha family from?

You can see how Yanaha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yanaha family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yanaha family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yanaha's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Yanaha families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yanaha 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 2 census records available for the last name Yanaha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yanaha 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Yanaha. 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 2 military records available for the last name Yanaha. For the veterans among your Yanaha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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