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Yaunt Family History

Yaunt 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: Gaunt, Daunt, Yount, Yaun, Yant, Yang, Yan, Yun, Hunt, Gant

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Where is the Yaunt family from?

You can see how Yaunt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yaunt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Yaunt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Yaunt families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Yaunt's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Yaunt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yaunt 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 Yaunt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yaunt. 28% of Yaunt men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Yaunt women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yaunt were Salesman and Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Yaunt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yaunt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yaunt 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Yaunt. 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 98 military records available for the last name Yaunt. For the veterans among your Yaunt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yaunt lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Yaunt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Yaunt in 1968 was 58, and 99 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yaunt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yaunt 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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