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Yanen Family History

Yanen 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: Yanez, Hanen, Yaney, Yanek, Yanes, Yaden, Yang, Yan, Cane, Hagen

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Where is the Yanen family from?

You can see how Yanen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yanen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yanen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Yanen families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Yanen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Yanen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yanen 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 29 census records available for the last name Yanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yanen 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Yanen. 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 18 military records available for the last name Yanen. For the veterans among your Yanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yanen lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Yanen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Yanen in 1974 was 71, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yanen 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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