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Yenger Family History

Yenger 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: Denger, Menger, Enger, Senger, Yenser, Fenger, Wenger, Yenter, Zenger

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Where is the Yenger family from?

You can see how Yenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yenger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Yenger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Yenger family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yenger's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Yenger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yenger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Yenger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yenger. 41% of Yenger men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Yenger women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yenger were Policeman and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    41%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Attendant
    8%
  • Policeman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Yenger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yenger 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Yenger. 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 100 military records available for the last name Yenger. For the veterans among your Yenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yenger lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Yenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Yenger in 1960 was 45, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yenger 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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