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Yanda Name Meaning

Americanized form of Czech Janda .

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


Similar surnames: Sanda, Yanek, Kanda, Yaney, Yando, Banda, Landa, Jandt, Janda, Manda

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Where is the Yanda family from?

You can see how Yanda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yanda family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yanda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 24 Yanda families living in Iowa. This was about 36% of all the recorded Yanda's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Yanda families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yanda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yanda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yanda. 43% of Yanda men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Yanda women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yanda were Machinist and Operator. .

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Cook
    15%
  • Student Nurse
    15%
  • Operator
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Yanda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yanda 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Yanda. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 427 military records available for the last name Yanda. For the veterans among your Yanda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yanda lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Yanda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Yanda in 1945 was 30, and 81 in 2004.

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