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Yunan Family History

Yunan 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: Yuan, Younan, Yonan, Nunan, Yan, Guan, Yun, Duan, Gunn, Quan

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Where is the Yunan family from?

You can see how Yunan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yunan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Yunan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Yunan families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Yunan's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Yunan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yunan 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 44 census records available for the last name Yunan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yunan 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Yunan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Yunan. For the veterans among your Yunan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yunan lifespan?

Average Yunan life expectancy in 1975 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yunan 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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