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Yanson Family History

Yanson 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: Anson, Hanson, Ranson, Manson, Janson, Ganson, Sanson, Danson, Manton

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Where is the Yanson family from?

You can see how Yanson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yanson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Yanson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Yanson families living in Derbyshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Yanson's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Yanson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yanson 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 Yanson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yanson. 100% of Yanson men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Yanson women worked as a Telephone Operator.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Yanson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Yanson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yanson 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 529 immigration records available for the last name Yanson. 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 214 military records available for the last name Yanson. For the veterans among your Yanson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yanson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Yanson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Yanson in 1964 was 75, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yanson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yanson 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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