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Ylan Family History

Ylan 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: Yan, Yuan, Olan, Lan, Alan, Ulan, Blan, Hylan, Yang, Han

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Where is the Ylan family from?

You can see how Ylan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ylan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ylan family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ylan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ylan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ylan 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 41 census records available for the last name Ylan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ylan 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Ylan. 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 1 military records available for the last name Ylan. For the veterans among your Ylan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ylan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ylan 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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