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Yanden Family History

Yanden 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: Sanden, Landen, Yaden, Mander, Mandel, Hayden, Lander, Harden, Wander

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Where is the Yanden family from?

You can see how Yanden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yanden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Yanden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Yanden families living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Yanden's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Yanden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yanden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Yanden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yanden 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Yanden. 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 2 military records available for the last name Yanden. For the veterans among your Yanden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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