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Yenny Family History

Yenny 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: Penny, Denny, Kenny, Jenny, Henny, Tenny, Yenney, Benny, Henry, Penna

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Where is the Yenny family from?

You can see how Yenny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yenny family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Yenny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Yenny families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Yenny's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Yenny families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yenny 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 Yenny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yenny. 41% of Yenny men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Yenny women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yenny were Farm Laborer and Stenographer.

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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
    41%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Coal Miner
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Yenny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yenny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yenny 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Yenny. 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 253 military records available for the last name Yenny. For the veterans among your Yenny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yenny lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Yenny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Yenny in 1962 was 72, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yenny

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yenny 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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