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Yander Family History

Yander 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: Mander, Lander, Wander, Gander, Sander, Ander, Zander, Bander, Xander

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Where is the Yander family from?

You can see how Yander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yander family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Yander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Yander families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Yander's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Yander families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yander 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 Yander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yander. 22% of Yander men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Yander women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yander were Farmer and 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 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Painter
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Yander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yander 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Yander. 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 105 military records available for the last name Yander. For the veterans among your Yander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yander lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Yander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Yander in 1963 was 71, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yander 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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