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Yanss Family History

Yanss 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: Yanes, Yang, Yan, Bass, Banks, Wass, Danis, Banse, Manis, Hass

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Where is the Yanss family from?

You can see how Yanss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yanss family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yanss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Yanss families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Yanss's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Yanss families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Yanss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yanss 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Yanss. 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 33 military records available for the last name Yanss. For the veterans among your Yanss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yanss lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Yanss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Yanss in 1967 was 70, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yanss 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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