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Yahner Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Jahner or Jähner.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Yahnke, Wayner, Yaney, Yaeger, Kashner, Yahn, Rayner, Zahner, Yanek

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Where is the Yahner family from?

You can see how Yahner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yahner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yahner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 58 Yahner families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 81% of all the recorded Yahner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yahner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yahner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yahner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yahner. 34% of Yahner men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Yahner women worked as a Maid. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yahner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yahner 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Yahner. 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 427 military records available for the last name Yahner. For the veterans among your Yahner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yahner lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Yahner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Yahner in 1957 was 26, and 55 in 2004.

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