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Yensko Family History

Yensko 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: Benko, Penso, Lesko, Mesko, Yenser, Fenske, Senko, Lenski, Renko

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Where is the Yensko family from?

You can see how Yensko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yensko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Yensko families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Yensko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yensko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yensko 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 Yensko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yensko. 60% of Yensko men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Yensko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Yensko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yensko 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 Yensko. 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 30 military records available for the last name Yensko. For the veterans among your Yensko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yensko lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Yensko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Yensko in 1971 was 54, and 89 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yensko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yensko 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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