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Yavner Family History

Yavner 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: Avner, Yahner, Havner, Cavner, Tanner, Garner, Haver, Warner, Kasner

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Where is the Yavner family from?

You can see how Yavner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yavner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Yavner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Yavner families living in Berkshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Yavner's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Yavner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yavner 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 Yavner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yavner. 72% of Yavner men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Yavner women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    72%
  • Dentist
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Yavner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 477 census records available for the last name Yavner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yavner 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Yavner. 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 49 military records available for the last name Yavner. For the veterans among your Yavner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yavner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Yavner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Yavner in 1962 was 76, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yavner 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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