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Yenick Family History

Yenick 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: Senick, Renick, Yanick, Penick, Fenwick, Bernick, Levick, Knick

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Where is the Yenick family from?

You can see how Yenick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yenick family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yenick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Yenick families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Yenick's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yenick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yenick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Yenick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Yenick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yenick 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Yenick. 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 24 military records available for the last name Yenick. For the veterans among your Yenick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yenick lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Yenick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Yenick in 1956 was 54, and 88 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yenick 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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