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Yaner Family History

Yaner 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, Maner, Haner, Yager, Kaner, Waner, Yaney, Laner, Saner, Yanek

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Where is the Yaner family from?

You can see how Yaner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yaner family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Yaner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Yaner families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yaner's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Yaner families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yaner 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 Yaner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yaner. 100% of Yaner women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Yaner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Yaner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yaner 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Yaner. 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 42 military records available for the last name Yaner. For the veterans among your Yaner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yaner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Yaner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Yaner in 1965 was 74, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yaner 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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