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Yauncey Family History

Yauncey 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: Yancey, Faunce, Lancey, Gaunce, Mauney, Yaney, Pouncey, Younce

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Where is the Yauncey family from?

You can see how Yauncey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yauncey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yauncey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Yauncey family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Yauncey's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Yauncey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Yauncey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yauncey 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Yauncey. 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 6 military records available for the last name Yauncey. For the veterans among your Yauncey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yauncey lifespan?

Average Yauncey life expectancy in 1982 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yauncey 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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