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Yenak Family History

Yenak 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: Benak, Yanak, Wenk, Deak, Peak, Bena, Sena, Penk, Denk, Cenac

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Where is the Yenak family from?

You can see how Yenak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yenak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yenak family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Yenak's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Yenak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yenak 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 17 census records available for the last name Yenak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yenak 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Yenak. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Yenak. For the veterans among your Yenak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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