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Yandeau Family History

Yandeau 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: Landau, Sandau, Manseau, Rondeau, Jandreau, Nadeau, Yanda, Yandell

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Where is the Yandeau family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yandeau 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 Yandeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Yandeau. 43% of Yandeau men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Yandeau women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Labourer
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Yandeau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Yandeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yandeau 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Yandeau. 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 13 military records available for the last name Yandeau. For the veterans among your Yandeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yandeau lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1992, in the United States, Yandeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Yandeau in 1963 was 71, and 66 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yandeau 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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