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Ynen Family History

Ynen 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: Yen, Yuen, Yan, Yin, Yon, Yun, Chen, Wen, Shen, Yuan

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Where is the Ynen family from?

You can see how Ynen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ynen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ynen families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Ynen's in USA. California had the highest population of Ynen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ynen 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 22 census records available for the last name Ynen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ynen 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Ynen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ynen. For the veterans among your Ynen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ynen 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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