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Yehlen Family History

Yehlen Surname 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: Yellen, Behlen, Gehlen, Ehlen, Yehle, Mehle, Ellen, Bohlen, Dahlen

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Where is the Yehlen family from?

You can see how Yehlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yehlen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yehlen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Yehlen family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Yehlen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Yehlen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Yehlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yehlen 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Yehlen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 36 military records available for the last name Yehlen. For the veterans among your Yehlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yehlen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Yehlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Yehlen in 1963 was 70, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yehlen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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