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Yench Family History

Yench 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: Bench, Rench, Yeich, Tench, Hench, Yencha, Mench, Lynch, Pech, Winch

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Where is the Yench family from?

You can see how Yench families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yench family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yench families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Yench families living in Wisconsin. This was about 87% of all the recorded Yench's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Yench families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yench 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 Yench ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yench. 60% of Yench men worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 534 census records available for the last name Yench. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yench 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Yench. 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 100 military records available for the last name Yench. For the veterans among your Yench ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yench lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Yench life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Yench in 1969 was 78, and 84 in 2004.

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