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Yansen Family History

Yansen 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: Gansen, Jansen, Hansen, Manser, Banse, Anson, Vangen, Hanson, Ranson

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Where is the Yansen family from?

You can see how Yansen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yansen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Yansen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Yansen families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Yansen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Yansen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yansen 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 Yansen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yansen. 50% of Yansen men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Yansen women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yansen were Laborer and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Yansen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 768 census records available for the last name Yansen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yansen 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 668 immigration records available for the last name Yansen. 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 105 military records available for the last name Yansen. For the veterans among your Yansen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yansen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Yansen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Yansen in 1971 was 63, and 78 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yansen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yansen 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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