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Yeaney Family History

Yeaney 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: Heaney, Reaney, Teaney, Keaney, Yaney, Yeakey, Meaney, Yenney, Seaney

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Where is the Yeaney family from?

You can see how Yeaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yeaney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Yeaney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Yeaney families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yeaney's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Yeaney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yeaney 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 Yeaney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yeaney. 60% of Yeaney men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Painter Decorator
    20%

What Yeaney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 579 census records available for the last name Yeaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yeaney 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Yeaney. 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 101 military records available for the last name Yeaney. For the veterans among your Yeaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yeaney lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Yeaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Yeaney in 1963 was 77, and 54 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yeaney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yeaney 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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