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Yomans Family History

Yomans 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: Omans, Romans, Yeomans, Homans, Youmans, Comans, Roman, Yeoman, Oman

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Where is the Yomans family from?

You can see how Yomans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yomans family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Yomans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Yomans family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yomans's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Yomans families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yomans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yomans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yomans. 40% of Yomans men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Yomans women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yomans were Caretaker and Secretary. .

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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
    40%
  • Labor
    20%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Caretaker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Secretary
    40%
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Census Records

There are 922 census records available for the last name Yomans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yomans 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Yomans. 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 182 military records available for the last name Yomans. For the veterans among your Yomans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yomans lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Yomans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Yomans in 1967 was 63, and 50 in 2003.

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