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Yessner Family History

Yessner 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: Messner, Essner, Gessner, Wessner, Lessner, Kessner, Messer, Reisner

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Where is the Yessner family from?

You can see how Yessner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yessner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yessner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Yessner families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Yessner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yessner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yessner 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 27 census records available for the last name Yessner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yessner 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Yessner. 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 6 military records available for the last name Yessner. For the veterans among your Yessner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yessner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1992, in the United States, Yessner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Yessner in 1966 was 69, and 93 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yessner 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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