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Yento Family History

Yento 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: Vento, Mento, Bento, Lento, Zeno, Pinto, Fenton, Denton, Henton

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Where is the Yento family from?

You can see how Yento families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yento family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yento family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Yento's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yento families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yento 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 14 census records available for the last name Yento. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yento 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Yento. 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 1 military records available for the last name Yento. For the veterans among your Yento ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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