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Yanase Family History

Yanase 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: Banse, Tanabe, Panas, Yamane, Manasse, Danese, Manas, Lanese, Aase

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Where is the Yanase family from?

You can see how Yanase families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yanase family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Yanase families living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Yanase's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Yanase families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yanase 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 85 census records available for the last name Yanase. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yanase 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 538 immigration records available for the last name Yanase. 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 100 military records available for the last name Yanase. For the veterans among your Yanase ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yanase lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Yanase life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Yanase in 1982 was 65, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yanase 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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