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Yesch Family History

Yesch 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: Esch, Pesch, Tesch, Desch, Mesch, Yeich, Gesch, Resch, Besch, Hesch

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Where is the Yesch family from?

You can see how Yesch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yesch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yesch family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Yesch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yesch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yesch 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 54 census records available for the last name Yesch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yesch 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Yesch. 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 2 military records available for the last name Yesch. For the veterans among your Yesch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yesch lifespan?

Average Yesch life expectancy in 1972 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yesch 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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