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Yuen Family History

Yuen Name Meaning

Chinese:: Cantonese or alternative Mandarin form of the surnames 袁 元 苑 原 and 源 see Yuan 1-5. Cantonese form of the surname 阮 see Ruan

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


Similar surnames: Yuan, Yue, Yun, Yen, Suen, Lien, Mun, Duan, Tuan, Agen

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Where is the Yuen family from?

You can see how Yuen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yuen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Yuen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 37 Yuen families living in British Columbia. This was about 73% of all the recorded Yuen's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Yuen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yuen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yuen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Yuen. 17% of Yuen men worked as a Labourer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    17%
  • Cook
    16%
  • Laundryman
    12%
  • Waiter
    8%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Yuen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yuen 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 22,000 immigration records available for the last name Yuen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Yuen. For the veterans among your Yuen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yuen lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Yuen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Yuen in 1940 was 54, and 73 in 2004.

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