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Yantis Family History

Yantis Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch or North German Janz.

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


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Where is the Yantis family from?

You can see how Yantis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yantis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Yantis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Yantis family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yantis's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Yantis families in 1891.
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What did your Yantis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yantis. 24% of Yantis men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Yantis women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yantis were Clerk and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Teacher
    27%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Maid
    20%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Yantis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yantis 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Yantis. 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 856 military records available for the last name Yantis. For the veterans among your Yantis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yantis lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Yantis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Yantis in 1940 was 57, and 78 in 2004.

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