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Yohann Family History

Yohann 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: Johann, Mohan, Hann, Rohan, Ohmann, Yohannan, Cohan, Domann, Homann

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Where is the Yohann family from?

You can see how Yohann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yohann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yohann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Yohann family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yohann's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Yohann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yohann 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 Yohann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yohann. 100% of Yohann women worked as a Housework.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Yohann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Yohann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yohann 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Yohann. 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 20 military records available for the last name Yohann. For the veterans among your Yohann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yohann lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Yohann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Yohann in 1968 was 75, and 74 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yohann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yohann 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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