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Ypsilanti Family History

Ypsilanti 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: Pilant, Plant, Pilat, Pilato, Solanki, Plante, Grisanti, Santi

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Ypsilanti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ypsilanti 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Ypsilanti. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ypsilanti. For the veterans among your Ypsilanti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ypsilanti lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Ypsilanti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ypsilanti in 1962 was 85, and 86 in 2001.

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