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Yanley Family History

Yanley 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: Manley, Hanley, Ganley, Yaney, Yancey, Yankey, Danley, Halley, Bailey

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Where is the Yanley family from?

You can see how Yanley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yanley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yanley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Yanley family living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yanley's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Yanley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yanley 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 Yanley ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Yanley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yanley 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Yanley. 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 16 military records available for the last name Yanley. For the veterans among your Yanley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yanley lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Yanley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Yanley in 1969 was 90, and 84 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yanley 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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