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Yanas Family History

Yanas 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: Panas, Manas, Canas, Banas, Janas, Ganas, Hanas, Kanas, Yanak, Yanes

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Where is the Yanas family from?

You can see how Yanas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yanas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Yanas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Yanas families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yanas's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Yanas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yanas 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 Yanas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yanas. 34% of Yanas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Yanas women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    34%
  • Presser
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Proprietor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Yanas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 756 census records available for the last name Yanas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yanas 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Yanas. 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 72 military records available for the last name Yanas. For the veterans among your Yanas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yanas lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Yanas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Yanas in 1955 was 57, and 42 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yanas 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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