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Ylen Family History

Ylen 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: Glen, Olen, Len, Nylen, Hylen, Yen, Yuen, Yan, Yin, Yon

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Where is the Ylen family from?

You can see how Ylen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ylen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Ylen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Ylen family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Ylen's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Ylen families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ylen 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 Ylen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ylen. 100% of Ylen men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Ylen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ylen 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Ylen. 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 24 military records available for the last name Ylen. For the veterans among your Ylen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ylen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Ylen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ylen in 1966 was 30, and 100 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ylen 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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