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Yent Family History

Yent Name 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: Dent, Kent, Gent, Lent, Vent, Bent, Went, Ent, Yett, Jent

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Where is the Yent family from?

You can see how Yent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yent family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Yent families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Yent families living in Derbyshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Yent's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Yent families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yent 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 Yent ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yent. 38% of Yent men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Yent women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yent were Mechanic and Housewife. .

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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

  • Salesman
    38%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Mechanic
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yent 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Yent. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 390 military records available for the last name Yent. For the veterans among your Yent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yent lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Yent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Yent in 1952 was 63, and 89 in 2004.

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