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Yensan Family History

Yensan 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: Benson, Yeoman, Yerian, Henman, Bensen, Wenman, Tengan, Henson

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Where is the Yensan family from?

You can see how Yensan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yensan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Yensan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Yensan family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yensan's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Yensan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yensan 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 Yensan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yensan. 100% of Yensan 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
    100%

What Yensan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Yensan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yensan 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Yensan. 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 38 military records available for the last name Yensan. For the veterans among your Yensan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yensan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Yensan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Yensan in 1966 was 86, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yensan 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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