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Yinger Family History

Yinger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Jünger (see Junger).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Yinger family from?

You can see how Yinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Yinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Yinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 58% of all the recorded Yinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yinger families in 1840.
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What did your Yinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Yinger. 100% of Yinger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Yinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yinger 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Yinger. 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 919 military records available for the last name Yinger. For the veterans among your Yinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yinger lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Yinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Yinger in 1948 was 54, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yinger 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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