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Yeon Family History

Yeon Surname Meaning

Korean: variant of Yŏn (see Yon). In some cases also an altered form (Yéon) of French Guyon reflecting the specific former French Canadian pronunciation of the initial G- followed by a vowel.

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


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You can see how Yeon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yeon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yeon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Yeon families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Yeon's in USA. California had the highest population of Yeon families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 343 census records available for the last name Yeon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yeon 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Yeon. 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 13 military records available for the last name Yeon. For the veterans among your Yeon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yeon lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Yeon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Yeon in 1986 was 90, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yeon 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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