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Yanter Family History

Yanter 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: Ganter, Panter, Kanter, Canter, Santer, Yenter, Lanter, Manter, Yater

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Where is the Yanter family from?

You can see how Yanter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yanter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yanter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Yanter families living in Texas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yanter's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Yanter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yanter 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 91 census records available for the last name Yanter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yanter 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Yanter. 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 10 military records available for the last name Yanter. For the veterans among your Yanter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yanter lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yanter 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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