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Yance Family History

Yance Surname Meaning

Probably also an altered form of Yonce or a variant of Yancey. Probably an Americanized form of German Jens or of some other like-sounding surname.

Hispanic: altered form of Basque Yanci a Castilianized form of Iantzi a habitational name from a place called Igantzi (in Castilian: Yanci) in Navarre.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Yance family from?

You can see how Yance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yance family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Yance families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Yance family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Yance's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Yance families in 1911.
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What did your Yance ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yance. 27% of Yance men worked as a Laborer and 58% of Yance women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yance were Manager and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    58%
  • Housewife
    43%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Yance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yance 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 362 immigration records available for the last name Yance. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 355 military records available for the last name Yance. For the veterans among your Yance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yance lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Yance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Yance in 1954 was 55, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yance ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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