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Yannis Family History

Yannis 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: Annis, Hannis, Mannis, Yantis, Yanni, Dennis, Danis, Manis, Banis

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Where is the Yannis family from?

You can see how Yannis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yannis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Yannis families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 8 Yannis families living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Yannis's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Yannis families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yannis 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 Yannis ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Yannis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Yannis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yannis 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Yannis. 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 49 military records available for the last name Yannis. For the veterans among your Yannis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yannis lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Yannis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Yannis in 1973 was 79, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yannis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yannis 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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