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Yendis Family History

Yendis 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: Dennis, Benis, Mundis, Kennis, Tennis, Enis, Denis, Ennis, Bennis

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Where is the Yendis family from?

You can see how Yendis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yendis family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Yendis families living in New York. This was about 52% of all the recorded Yendis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yendis families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Yendis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yendis 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 Yendis. 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 1 military records available for the last name Yendis. For the veterans among your Yendis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yendis

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