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Yenne Family History

Yenne 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: Senne, Henne, Penne, Benne, Jenne, Venne, Menne, Yenney, Yennie

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Where is the Yenne family from?

You can see how Yenne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yenne family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Yenne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Yenne families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yenne's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Yenne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yenne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Yenne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yenne. 28% of Yenne men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Yenne women worked as a Cook.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Molder
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Yenne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yenne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yenne 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Yenne. 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 257 military records available for the last name Yenne. For the veterans among your Yenne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yenne lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Yenne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Yenne in 1943 was 20, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yenne 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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