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Yessin Family History

Yessin 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: Tessin, Pessin, Zessin, Lessin, Yassin, Bassin, Messina, Persin

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Where is the Yessin family from?

You can see how Yessin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yessin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Yessin families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Yessin's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Yessin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yessin 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 88 census records available for the last name Yessin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yessin 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Yessin. 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 Yessin. For the veterans among your Yessin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yessin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Yessin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Yessin in 1964 was 71, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yessin 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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