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Yener Family History

Yener 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: Yenser, Yenter, Tener, Wener, Rener, Vener, Berner, Beer, Peter

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Where is the Yener family from?

You can see how Yener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yener family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Yener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Yener family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Yener's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yener families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yener surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Yener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yener 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Yener. 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 7 military records available for the last name Yener. For the veterans among your Yener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yener lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Yener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Yener in 1986 was 74, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yener 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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