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Yenn Family History

Yenn 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: Penn, Henn, Tenn, Genn, Benn, Fenn, Venn, Senn, Menn, Lenn

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Where is the Yenn family from?

You can see how Yenn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yenn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Yenn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Yenn families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yenn's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Yenn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yenn 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 Yenn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Briar Pipe Man and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Yenn. 100% of Yenn men worked as a Briar Pipe Man and 100% of Yenn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Briar Pipe Man
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Yenn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 525 census records available for the last name Yenn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yenn 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Yenn. 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 52 military records available for the last name Yenn. For the veterans among your Yenn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yenn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Yenn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Yenn in 1963 was 86, and 84 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yenn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yenn 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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