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Yeagen Family History

Yeagen 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: Yeager, Eagen, Hagen, Haagen, Bergen, Eggen, Engen, Yeaton, Regen

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Where is the Yeagen family from?

You can see how Yeagen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yeagen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yeagen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Yeagen families living in North Carolina. This was about 26% of all the recorded Yeagen's in USA. North Carolina and 2 other states had the highest population of Yeagen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yeagen 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 80 census records available for the last name Yeagen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yeagen 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 Yeagen. 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 22 military records available for the last name Yeagen. For the veterans among your Yeagen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yeagen lifespan?

Average Yeagen life expectancy in 1976 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yeagen 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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