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Yenshaw Family History

Yenshaw 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: Henshaw, Renshaw, Kershaw, Deshaw, Openshaw, Redshaw, Hanshaw

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Where is the Yenshaw family from?

You can see how Yenshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yenshaw family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Yenshaw families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Yenshaw family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Yenshaw's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Yenshaw families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Yenshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yenshaw 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Yenshaw. 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 39 military records available for the last name Yenshaw. For the veterans among your Yenshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yenshaw lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Yenshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Yenshaw in 1968 was 69, and 72 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yenshaw 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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