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Yanca Family History

Yanca 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: Janca, Zanca, Danca, Manca, Yanda, Yanta, Yancy, Yang, Yan, Rana

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Where is the Yanca family from?

You can see how Yanca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yanca family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yanca families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Yanca family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Yanca's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Yanca families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yanca 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 54 census records available for the last name Yanca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yanca 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Yanca. 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 Yanca. For the veterans among your Yanca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yanca lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Yanca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Yanca in 1969 was 52, and 93 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yanca 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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