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Yannan Family History

Yannan 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: Mannan, Hannan, Annan, Cannan, Bannan, Kannan, Lannan, Cannon, Hanna

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Where is the Yannan family from?

You can see how Yannan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yannan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Yannan families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Yannan family living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yannan's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Yannan families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Yannan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yannan 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Yannan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Yannan. For the veterans among your Yannan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yannan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yannan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yannan

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