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Yant Family History

Yant Surname Meaning

Variant of Yantz.

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


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Where is the Yant family from?

You can see how Yant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yant family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Yant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Yant families living in Quebec. This was about 60% of all the recorded Yant's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Yant families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yant 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 Yant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yant. 30% of Yant men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Yant women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yant were Carpenter and Waitress.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Waitress
    12%

What Yant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Yant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yant 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Yant. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Yant. For the veterans among your Yant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yant lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Yant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Yant in 1945 was 29, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yant 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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