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Yegian Family History

Yegian 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: Yerian, Yeoman, Degan, Megan, Regan, Begin, Hegman, Yerman, Segan

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Where is the Yegian family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yegian 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 Yegian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yegian. 100% of Yegian men worked as a Barber.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Barber
    100%

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Yegian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yegian 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Yegian. 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 28 military records available for the last name Yegian. For the veterans among your Yegian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yegian lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Yegian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Yegian in 1972 was 35, and 97 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yegian 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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