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Yandow Family History

Yandow Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Guindon 1 a surname of French origin. Compare Yaddow.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Yandow family from?

You can see how Yandow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yandow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yandow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Yandow families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yandow's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Yandow families in 1891.
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What did your Yandow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yandow. 40% of Yandow men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Yandow women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    40%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Spinner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Yandow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 972 census records available for the last name Yandow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yandow 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Yandow. 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 181 military records available for the last name Yandow. For the veterans among your Yandow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yandow lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Yandow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Yandow in 1966 was 68, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yandow 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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