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Yengel Family History

Yengel 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: Engel, Mengel, Hengel, Bengel, Wengel, Rengel, Dengel, Lengel, Zengel

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Where is the Yengel family from?

You can see how Yengel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yengel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yengel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Yengel families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yengel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yengel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yengel 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 234 census records available for the last name Yengel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yengel 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Yengel. 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 60 military records available for the last name Yengel. For the veterans among your Yengel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yengel lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Yengel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Yengel in 1956 was 51, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yengel 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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