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Yaten Family History

Yaten 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: Yates, Baten, Aten, Katen, Yaden, Yater, Yan, Cater, Hagen, Gates

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Where is the Yaten family from?

You can see how Yaten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yaten family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Yaten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Yaten family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yaten's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Yaten families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yaten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Yaten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yaten 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Yaten. 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 8 military records available for the last name Yaten. For the veterans among your Yaten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yaten lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yaten 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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