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Yanney Family History

Yanney 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: Hanney, Nanney, Yaney, Tanney, Yancey, Janney, Canney, Yankey, Kanney

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Where is the Yanney family from?

You can see how Yanney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yanney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Yanney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Yanney families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Yanney's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Yanney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yanney 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 Yanney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yanney. 28% of Yanney men worked as a Truck Driver and 45% of Yanney women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yanney were Farmer and Waitress.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    28%
  • Mechanic
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    45%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Waitress
    23%

What Yanney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yanney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yanney 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Yanney. 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 146 military records available for the last name Yanney. For the veterans among your Yanney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yanney lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Yanney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Yanney in 1963 was 81, and 64 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yanney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yanney 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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