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Yesner Family History

Yesner 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: Lesner, Resner, Besner, Gesner, Mesner, Wesner, Kesner, Yester

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Where is the Yesner family from?

You can see how Yesner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yesner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yesner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Yesner families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Yesner's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Yesner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yesner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yesner ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Yesner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yesner 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Yesner. 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 82 military records available for the last name Yesner. For the veterans among your Yesner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yesner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Yesner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Yesner in 1966 was 78, and 79 in 2003.

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