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Yenni Family History

Yenni 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: Yennie, Nenni, Yanni, Jenni, Dennis, Penna, Penny, Senne, Penn, Senna

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Where is the Yenni family from?

You can see how Yenni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yenni family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Yenni families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Yenni families living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yenni's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Yenni families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yenni 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 Yenni ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yenni. 80% of Yenni 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
    80%
  • Laborer
    20%

What Yenni family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 725 census records available for the last name Yenni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yenni 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Yenni. 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 79 military records available for the last name Yenni. For the veterans among your Yenni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yenni lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Yenni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Yenni in 1953 was 56, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yenni

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yenni 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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