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Yensel Family History

Yensel 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: Sensel, Bensel, Vensel, Yenser, Hensel, Gensel, Rensel, Wensel, Engel

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Where is the Yensel family from?

You can see how Yensel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yensel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Yensel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Yensel families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Yensel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yensel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yensel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Yensel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yensel 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Yensel. 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 75 military records available for the last name Yensel. For the veterans among your Yensel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yensel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Yensel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Yensel in 1970 was 82, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yensel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yensel 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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