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Yollan Family History

Yollan 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: Pollan, Wollan, Hollan, Holland, Dollar, Polman, Dolman, Kolman

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Where is the Yollan family from?

You can see how Yollan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yollan family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 4 Yollan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yollan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Yollan families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Yollan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yollan 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Yollan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Yollan. For the veterans among your Yollan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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