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Yewens Family History

Yewens 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: Ewens, Mewes, Lebens, Ewen, Neuens, Levens, Bowens, Owens, Sebens

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Where is the Yewens family from?

You can see how Yewens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yewens family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Yewens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Yewens families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Yewens's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Yewens families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Yewens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yewens 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Yewens. 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 Yewens. For the veterans among your Yewens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yewens lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1987, in the United States, Yewens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Yewens in 1985 was 76, and 78 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yewens 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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