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Yenglin Family History

Yenglin 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: Yellin, Heglin, Anglin, Eglin, Hedglin, Berglin, Yingling, Enslin

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Where is the Yenglin family from?

You can see how Yenglin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yenglin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yenglin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Yenglin families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 82% of all the recorded Yenglin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yenglin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yenglin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yenglin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yenglin. 56% of Yenglin 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
    56%
  • Laborer
    45%
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Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Yenglin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yenglin 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Yenglin. 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 27 military records available for the last name Yenglin. For the veterans among your Yenglin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yenglin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Yenglin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Yenglin in 1964 was 85, and 55 in 2003.

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