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Yantha Family History

Yantha 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: Yanta, Ranta, Mancha, Santa, Martha, Banta, Mantia, Manthe, Wanta

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Where is the Yantha family from?

You can see how Yantha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yantha family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Yantha families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Yantha's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Yantha families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yantha 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 Yantha ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmers Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Yantha. 60% of Yantha men worked as a Farmer and 46% of Yantha women worked as a Farmers Wife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yantha were Labourer and Daughter.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmers Wife
    46%
  • Servant
    28%
  • Daughter
    28%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Yantha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yantha 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Yantha. 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 Yantha. For the veterans among your Yantha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yantha lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yantha 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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