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Yachin Family History

Yachin Name 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: Machin, Chin, Machi, Yasin, Mackin, Achen, Machon, Rachlin, Vachon

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Where is the Yachin family from?

You can see how Yachin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yachin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Yachin families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Yachin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Yachin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yachin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yachin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yachin. 100% of Yachin men worked as a Labor. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    100%
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What Yachin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Yachin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yachin 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Yachin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Yachin. For the veterans among your Yachin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yachin lifespan?

Average Yachin life expectancy in 1977 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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