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Yehnert Family History

Yehnert 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: Ehnert, Dehnert, Sehnert, Lehnert, Mehnert, Zehner, Lehner, Reinert

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Where is the Yehnert family from?

You can see how Yehnert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yehnert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Yehnert families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Yehnert's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Yehnert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yehnert 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 100 census records available for the last name Yehnert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yehnert 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 Yehnert. 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 24 military records available for the last name Yehnert. For the veterans among your Yehnert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yehnert lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Yehnert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Yehnert in 1961 was 54, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yehnert 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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