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Yessen Family History

Yessen 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: Jessen, Kessen, Nessen, Hessen, Essen, Messer, Kessel, Jesse, Eisen

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Where is the Yessen family from?

You can see how Yessen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yessen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yessen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Yessen families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Yessen's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Yessen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Yessen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yessen 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Yessen. 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 102 military records available for the last name Yessen. For the veterans among your Yessen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yessen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Yessen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Yessen in 1966 was 88, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yessen 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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