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Yven Family History

Yven 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: Aven, Even, Yen, Yuen, Yan, Yin, Yon, Yun, Over, Chen

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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Yven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yven 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Yven. 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 Yven. For the veterans among your Yven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yven lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Yven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Yven in 1976 was 83, and 95 in 2003.

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