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Yanov Family History

Yanov Name 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: Yano, Yang, Yan, Kano, Yadav, Yao, Banos, Tano, Dano, Sano

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Where is the Yanov family from?

You can see how Yanov families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yanov family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Yanov families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Yanov families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Yanov's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Yanov families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yanov surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yanov ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Yanov. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yanov 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Yanov. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 62 military records available for the last name Yanov. For the veterans among your Yanov ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yanov lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Yanov life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Yanov in 1964 was 83, and 76 in 2003.

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