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Yuman Family History

Yuman 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: Yuan, Human, Duman, Ruman, Tuman, Luman, Yurman, Auman, Guman, Buman

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Where is the Yuman family from?

You can see how Yuman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yuman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yuman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Yuman families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Yuman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yuman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yuman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yuman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yuman. 100% of Yuman men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Yuman women worked as a Cook. .

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Yuman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yuman 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Yuman. 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 17 military records available for the last name Yuman. For the veterans among your Yuman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yuman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Yuman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Yuman in 1965 was 53, and 52 in 1999.

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