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Yenei Family History

Yenei 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: Bene, Yanez, Rene, Benes, Yeley, Beni, Enea, Yenser, Denes, Deni

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Where is the Yenei family from?

You can see how Yenei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yenei family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yenei family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Yenei's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yenei families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yenei 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 36 census records available for the last name Yenei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yenei 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Yenei. 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 7 military records available for the last name Yenei. For the veterans among your Yenei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yenei lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Yenei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Yenei in 1968 was 87, and 82 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yenei

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yenei 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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