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Yanni Family History

Yanni Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Italian Ianni.

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


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Where is the Yanni family from?

You can see how Yanni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yanni family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yanni families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Yanni families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Yanni's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Yanni families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yanni 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 Yanni ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yanni. 41% of Yanni men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Yanni women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yanni were Helper and Seamstress.

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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
    41%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Proprietor
    5%
  • Helper
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    45%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Seamstress
    23%

What Yanni family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 984 census records available for the last name Yanni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yanni 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Yanni. 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 458 military records available for the last name Yanni. For the veterans among your Yanni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yanni lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Yanni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Yanni in 1959 was 67, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yanni

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yanni 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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