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Yano Family History

Yano Surname Meaning

Japanese: usually written 矢野 ‘arrow field’. It is a common placename whose original meaning was ‘eighth field’ eight being from ancient times the sacred number of completion.

This surname is found mainly in western Japan.

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


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Where is the Yano family from?

You can see how Yano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yano family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Yano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 29 Yano families living in Hawaii. This was about 25% of all the recorded Yano's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Yano families in 1920.
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What did your Yano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yano. 26% of Yano men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Yano women worked as a Saleswoman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yano were Gardener and Helper.

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Gardener
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    30%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Helper
    20%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Yano. 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 741 military records available for the last name Yano. For the veterans among your Yano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yano lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Yano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Yano in 1956 was 55, and 75 in 2004.

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