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Yienger Family History

Yienger 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: Gienger, Yinger, Younger, Ringer, Finger, Diener, Denger, Ginger

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Where is the Yienger family from?

You can see how Yienger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yienger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yienger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Yienger family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Yienger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yienger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yienger 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 Yienger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yienger. 100% of Yienger men worked as a Machinist.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    100%

What Yienger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Yienger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yienger 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Yienger. 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 91 military records available for the last name Yienger. For the veterans among your Yienger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yienger lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Yienger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Yienger in 1957 was 58, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yienger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yienger 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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