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Yanover Family History

Yanover 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: Hanover, Conover, Van Over, Snover, Mander, Over, Anker, Sandler

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Where is the Yanover family from?

You can see how Yanover families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yanover family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Yanover families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Yanover families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Yanover's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Yanover families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yanover 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 Yanover ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Yanover. 100% of Yanover women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 993 census records available for the last name Yanover. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yanover 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Yanover. 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 143 military records available for the last name Yanover. For the veterans among your Yanover ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yanover lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Yanover life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Yanover in 1964 was 75, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yanover 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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