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Yandt Family History

Yandt 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: Kandt, Mandt, Wyandt, Sandt, Jandt, Yanda, Yando, Bandt, Randt, Yundt

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Where is the Yandt family from?

You can see how Yandt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yandt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Yandt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Yandt families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Yandt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Yandt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yandt 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Yandt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yandt 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Yandt. 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 44 military records available for the last name Yandt. For the veterans among your Yandt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yandt lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Yandt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Yandt in 1969 was 87, and 88 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yandt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yandt 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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