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Yannes Family History

Yannes 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: Mannes, Hannes, Sannes, Yanes, Barnes, Tanner, Annis, Raines, Haynes

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Where is the Yannes family from?

You can see how Yannes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yannes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yannes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Yannes families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Yannes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Yannes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yannes 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 Yannes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yannes. 100% of Yannes men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Yannes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 609 census records available for the last name Yannes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yannes 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Yannes. 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 76 military records available for the last name Yannes. For the veterans among your Yannes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yannes lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Yannes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Yannes in 1955 was 52, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yannes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yannes 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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