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Yenchek Family History

Yenchek 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: Mencher, Fenchel, Rencher, Henchey, Pencek, Yencha, Becher, Bence

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Where is the Yenchek family from?

You can see how Yenchek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yenchek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Yenchek families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Yenchek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yenchek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yenchek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yenchek ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Yenchek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yenchek 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Yenchek. 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 12 military records available for the last name Yenchek. For the veterans among your Yenchek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yenchek lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Yenchek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Yenchek in 1965 was 73, and 82 in 2002.

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