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Yenckel Family History

Yenckel 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: Henckel, Kenkel, Seckel, Heckel, Meckel, Mencke, Fenchel, Beckel

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Where is the Yenckel family from?

You can see how Yenckel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yenckel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yenckel family living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yenckel's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Yenckel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yenckel 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 30 census records available for the last name Yenckel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yenckel 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Yenckel. 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 27 military records available for the last name Yenckel. For the veterans among your Yenckel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yenckel lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1987, in the United States, Yenckel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Yenckel in 1971 was 95, and 77 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yenckel 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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