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Yanis Family History

Yanis Surname Meaning

Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Yanes or perhaps Yáñez (see Yanez).

Americanized form of Polish, Czech, and Slovak Janis and also of their cognates like Polish Janiś.

(compare Yanish).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Yanis family from?

You can see how Yanis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yanis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yanis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Yanis families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Yanis's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Yanis families in 1880.
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What did your Yanis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yanis. 29% of Yanis men worked as a Miner.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%

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Census Records

There are 687 census records available for the last name Yanis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yanis 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Yanis. 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 198 military records available for the last name Yanis. For the veterans among your Yanis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yanis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Yanis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Yanis in 1965 was 60, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yanis 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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