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Yens Family History

Yens 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: Sens, Gens, Jens, Rens, Bens, Yen, Zens, Ens, Yang, Yan

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Where is the Yens family from?

You can see how Yens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yens family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Yens families living in Wisconsin. This was about 44% of all the recorded Yens's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Yens families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Yens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yens 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Yens. 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 64 military records available for the last name Yens. For the veterans among your Yens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yens lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Yens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Yens in 1966 was 76, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yens 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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