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Yasin Family History

Yasin Surname Meaning

Muslim: from Arabic yā sīn the first two letters at the beginning of Sura 36 of the Koran endowed with mystic significance being interpreted as a divine address to the prophet Muhammad.

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


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Where is the Yasin family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yasin. 63% of Yasin men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    63%
  • Farmer
    38%

What Yasin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Yasin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yasin 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 353 immigration records available for the last name Yasin. 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 285 military records available for the last name Yasin. For the veterans among your Yasin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yasin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Yasin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Yasin in 1963 was 78, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yasin 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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