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Yanchan Family History

Yanchan Surname 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: Mancha, Banahan, Hanahan, Panchal, Machan, Lanahan, Manahan, Marchan

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yanchan 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 Yanchan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yanchan. 100% of Yanchan men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Yanchan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yanchan 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Yanchan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Yanchan. For the veterans among your Yanchan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yanchan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Yanchan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Yanchan in 1968 was 61, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yanchan 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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