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Yuenger Family History

Yuenger 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: Yunger, Juenger, Buenger, Younger, Hunger, Junger, Denger, Menger

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Where is the Yuenger family from?

You can see how Yuenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yuenger family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Yuenger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Yuenger families living in Ohio. This was about 31% of all the recorded Yuenger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Yuenger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yuenger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yuenger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yuenger. 60% of Yuenger 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
    60%
  • Moulding
    40%
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Census Records

There are 534 census records available for the last name Yuenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yuenger 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Yuenger. 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 123 military records available for the last name Yuenger. For the veterans among your Yuenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yuenger lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Yuenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Yuenger in 1953 was 49, and 52 in 2004.

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