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Yntema Family History

Yntema 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: Anema, Datema, Niemi, Neman, Toma, Pitera, Hatem, Ortega, Patera

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Where is the Yntema family from?

You can see how Yntema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yntema family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yntema families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Yntema families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Yntema's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Yntema families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yntema 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 Yntema ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yntema. 40% of Yntema men worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Teacher
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Foreman
    20%
  • Press Operator
    20%

What Yntema family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 341 census records available for the last name Yntema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yntema 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Yntema. 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 54 military records available for the last name Yntema. For the veterans among your Yntema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yntema lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Yntema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Yntema in 1966 was 54, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yntema

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yntema 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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