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Yniestra Family History

Yniestra 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: Balestra, Nesta, Tuinstra, Nicotra, Vlietstra, Hiemstra, Rienstra

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Where is the Yniestra family from?

You can see how Yniestra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yniestra family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Yniestra families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Yniestra family living in Florida Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Yniestra's in USA. Florida Territory had the highest population of Yniestra families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yniestra 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 243 census records available for the last name Yniestra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yniestra 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Yniestra. 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 49 military records available for the last name Yniestra. For the veterans among your Yniestra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yniestra lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1992, in the United States, Yniestra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Yniestra in 1969 was 79, and 91 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yniestra 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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