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Yancis Family History

Yancis 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: Yantis, Francis, Danis, Annis, Manis, Banis, Kanis, Hanis, Janis

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yancis 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 34 census records available for the last name Yancis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yancis 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Yancis. 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 27 military records available for the last name Yancis. For the veterans among your Yancis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yancis lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Yancis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Yancis in 1971 was 54, and 88 in 2003.

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