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Yaman Family History

Yaman 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: Aman, Yamane, Zaman, Raman, Yamin, Daman, Naman, Yarman, Kaman, Laman

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Where is the Yaman family from?

You can see how Yaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yaman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Yaman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Yaman families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yaman's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Yaman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yaman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yaman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yaman. 50% of Yaman men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 424 census records available for the last name Yaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yaman 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Yaman. 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 75 military records available for the last name Yaman. For the veterans among your Yaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yaman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Yaman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Yaman in 1966 was 67, and 80 in 2003.

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