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Yanders Family History

Yanders 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: Anders, Sanders, Manders, Zanders, Landers, Xanders, Mander, Lander

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Where is the Yanders family from?

You can see how Yanders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yanders family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Yanders families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Yanders family living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Yanders's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Yanders families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yanders 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 Yanders ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yanders. 60% of Yanders men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Yanders women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Yanders family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 689 census records available for the last name Yanders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yanders 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Yanders. 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 111 military records available for the last name Yanders. For the veterans among your Yanders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yanders lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Yanders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Yanders in 1960 was 60, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yanders

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yanders 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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