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Yensco Family History

Yensco 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: Rensch, Esco, Vesco, Mensch, Penso, Besco, Yenser, Genco, Gensch

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Where is the Yensco family from?

You can see how Yensco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yensco family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yensco family living in Maine. This was about 33% of all the recorded Yensco's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Yensco families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yensco 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 Yensco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mailman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yensco. 100% of Yensco men worked as a Mailman.

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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

  • Mailman
    100%

What Yensco family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Yensco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yensco 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Yensco. 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 7 military records available for the last name Yensco. For the veterans among your Yensco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yensco lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Yensco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Yensco in 1976 was 84, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yensco

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yensco 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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