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Yauman Family History

Yauman 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: Lauman, Bauman, Yarman, Nauman, Auman, Hauman, Youman, Kalman, Rahman

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Where is the Yauman family from?

You can see how Yauman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yauman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yauman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Yauman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 61% of all the recorded Yauman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yauman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yauman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yauman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Yauman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yauman 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Yauman. 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 63 military records available for the last name Yauman. For the veterans among your Yauman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yauman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Yauman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Yauman in 1964 was 78, and 61 in 2003.

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