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Yane Family History

Yane 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: Yang, Yan, Cane, Lane, Kane, Dane, Yano, Sane, Yanez, Pane

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Where is the Yane family from?

You can see how Yane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Yane families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Yane families living in Texas. This was about 56% of all the recorded Yane's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Yane families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yane. 43% of Yane 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
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Farm Hand
    29%
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Census Records

There are 602 census records available for the last name Yane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yane 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Yane. 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 54 military records available for the last name Yane. For the veterans among your Yane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yane lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Yane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Yane in 1971 was 71, and 78 in 2004.

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