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Yanda Family History

Yanda Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Czech Janda.

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


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Where is the Yanda family from?

You can see how Yanda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yanda family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yanda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Yanda family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Yanda's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Yanda families in 1911.
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What did your Yanda ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Teamster was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Yanda. 100% of Yanda men worked as a Teamster.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Teamster
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Yanda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yanda 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Yanda. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 427 military records available for the last name Yanda. For the veterans among your Yanda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yanda lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Yanda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Yanda in 1945 was 30, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yanda 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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