Yancey Family History

Yancey Surname Meaning

Altered form of an unidentified surname possibly of the like-sounding Dutch name Janse or its cognate Jansen (final -n is silent in some dialects of Dutch).

It may also derive from some similar English surname such as Jauncey or Jancey.

These surnames are variants of Johnsey, highlighting the diversity of surname origins.

Such alterations can often occur due to regional dialects or variations in spelling over time.

Understanding the origins of these names can provide insights into cultural and linguistic influences across different regions.

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

Similar surnames: Yaney, Yankey, Yankee, Tacey, Yanke, Baney, Lancey, Hance, Nacey, Daney

75K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
11K	Military Records
2K	Immigration Records
33K	Census and Voter Lists
331K	Member Trees

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Where is the Yancey family from?

You can see how Yancey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yancey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Yancey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Yancey families living in Alberta. This was about 90% of all the recorded Yancey's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Yancey families in 1911.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yancey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What did your Yancey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yancey. 23% of Yancey men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Yancey women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yancey were Farming and Teacher.

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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.

Farmer

23%

Laborer

20%

Salesman

Farming

Maid

11%

Cook

Housekeeper

Teacher

What Yancey family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 33K census records available for the last name Yancey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yancey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 2K immigration records available for the last name Yancey. 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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Military Records

There are 11K military records available for the last name Yancey. For the veterans among your Yancey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yancey lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Yancey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Yancey in 1944 was 69, and 73 in 2004.

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Yancey Surname Meaning

Altered form of an unidentified surname possibly of the like-sounding Dutch name Janse or its cognate Jansen (final -n is silent in some dialects of Dutch).

It may also derive from some similar English surname such as Jauncey or Jancey.

These surnames are variants of Johnsey, highlighting the diversity of surname origins.

Such alterations can often occur due to regional dialects or variations in spelling over time.

Understanding the origins of these names can provide insights into cultural and linguistic influences across different regions.

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

Where is the Yancey family from?

What did your Yancey ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

23%

Laborer

20%

Salesman

Farming

Maid

11%

Cook

Housekeeper

Teacher

What Yancey family records will you find?

What is the average Yancey lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Yancey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Yancey in 1944 was 69, and 73 in 2004.

Yancey Family History

Yancey Surname Meaning

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What is the average Yancey lifespan?

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Yancey Surname Meaning

452,000 record(s) for Yancey

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Where is the Yancey family from?

What did your Yancey ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Yancey family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Yancey family history

What is the average Yancey lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Yancey family tree

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