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Yass Family History

Yass 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: Bass, Wass, Hass, Vass, Pass, Cass, Gass, Fass, Kass, Lass

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Where is the Yass family from?

You can see how Yass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yass family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Yass families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 4 Yass families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Yass's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Yass families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yass 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 Yass ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Yass. 100% of Yass 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 700 census records available for the last name Yass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yass 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Yass. 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 52 military records available for the last name Yass. For the veterans among your Yass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yass lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Yass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Yass in 1963 was 67, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yass

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yass 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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