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Yegen Family History

Yegen 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: Regen, Degen, Tegen, Hagen, Leven, Eden, Beger, Bogen, Leben, Ege

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Where is the Yegen family from?

You can see how Yegen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yegen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yegen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Yegen families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yegen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Yegen families in 1880.
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What did your Yegen ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Yegen ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Yegen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yegen 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Yegen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 38 military records available for the last name Yegen. For the veterans among your Yegen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yegen lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Yegen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Yegen in 1974 was 74, and 93 in 1998.

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