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Yenke Family History

Yenke 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: Denke, Jenke, Henke, Lenke, Enke, Benke, Yanke, Menke, Yerke, Yeske

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Where is the Yenke family from?

You can see how Yenke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yenke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Yenke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Yenke families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Yenke's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Yenke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yenke 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 Yenke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yenke. 64% of Yenke men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    64%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

What Yenke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 518 census records available for the last name Yenke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yenke 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Yenke. 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 85 military records available for the last name Yenke. For the veterans among your Yenke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yenke lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Yenke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Yenke in 1956 was 40, and 73 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yenke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yenke 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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