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Yaya Family History

Yaya 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: Kaya, Caya, Raya, Maya, Saya, Yang, Hata, Yan, May, Hay

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Where is the Yaya family from?

You can see how Yaya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yaya family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yaya family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Yaya's in USA. California had the highest population of Yaya families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yaya 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 56 census records available for the last name Yaya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yaya 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 382 immigration records available for the last name Yaya. 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 37 military records available for the last name Yaya. For the veterans among your Yaya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yaya lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Yaya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Yaya in 1985 was 35, and 46 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yaya 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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