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Yamnitz Family History

Yamnitz Surname 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: Kanitz, Kemnitz, Panitz, Damitz, Yantz, Karnitz, Lantz, Yanez

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Where is the Yamnitz family from?

You can see how Yamnitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yamnitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Yamnitz families living in Missouri. This was about 75% of all the recorded Yamnitz's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Yamnitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yamnitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Yamnitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yamnitz. 80% of Yamnitz men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    80%
  • Mechanic
    20%

What Yamnitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 357 census records available for the last name Yamnitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yamnitz 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Yamnitz. 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 42 military records available for the last name Yamnitz. For the veterans among your Yamnitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yamnitz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Yamnitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Yamnitz in 1966 was 79, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yamnitz 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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