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Yenkala Family History

Yenkala 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: Penkala, Pekala, Honkala, Kenkel, Rantala, Kendall, Sekula, Hakala

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Where is the Yenkala family from?

You can see how Yenkala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yenkala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Yenkala families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Yenkala's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yenkala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yenkala 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 43 census records available for the last name Yenkala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yenkala 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 Yenkala. 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 29 military records available for the last name Yenkala. For the veterans among your Yenkala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yenkala lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Yenkala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Yenkala in 1961 was 74, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yenkala 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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