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Yanta Family History

Yanta Name Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Janta: unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Wanta, Anna, Yanke, Banta, Santa, Yant, Fanta, Yantz, Langa, Batta

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Where is the Yanta family from?

You can see how Yanta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yanta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yanta families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 72 Yanta families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Yanta's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Yanta families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yanta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yanta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yanta. 45% of Yanta men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Yanta women worked as a Servant. .

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%
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What Yanta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 595 census records available for the last name Yanta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yanta 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Yanta. 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 164 military records available for the last name Yanta. For the veterans among your Yanta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yanta lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Yanta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Yanta in 1958 was 50, and 78 in 2004.

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