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Yenney Family History

Yenney Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Jenny.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Yenney family from?

You can see how Yenney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yenney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Yenney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Yenney families living in Northumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yenney's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Yenney families in 1891.
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What did your Yenney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yenney. 24% of Yenney men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    24%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Farm Hand
    10%

What Yenney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yenney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yenney 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Yenney. 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 339 military records available for the last name Yenney. For the veterans among your Yenney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yenney lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Yenney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Yenney in 1962 was 58, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yenney 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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