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Yenish Family History

Yenish 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: Yanish, Benish, Yelich, Benis, Danish, Enis, Denis, Yeich, Nish

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Where is the Yenish family from?

You can see how Yenish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yenish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yenish family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Yenish's in USA. California had the highest population of Yenish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yenish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yenish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yenish. 100% of Yenish men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Yenish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Yenish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yenish 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Yenish. 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 15 military records available for the last name Yenish. For the veterans among your Yenish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yenish lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Yenish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Yenish in 1953 was 46, and 70 in 2003.

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