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Yaun Family History

Yaun Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Yon or perhaps German John (compare Yohn). Compare also Yarn.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Yaun family from?

You can see how Yaun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yaun family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Yaun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Yaun families living in Yorkshire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Yaun's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Yaun families in 1891.
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What did your Yaun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yaun. 32% of Yaun men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Yaun women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yaun were Merchant and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Welder
    12%
  • Merchant
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Yaun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yaun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yaun 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Yaun. 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 504 military records available for the last name Yaun. For the veterans among your Yaun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yaun lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Yaun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Yaun in 1944 was 39, and 68 in 2004.

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