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Yeni Family History

Yeni Name 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: Beni, Deni, Zeni, Yen, Yang, Yan, Feng, Wei, Yi, Yin

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Where is the Yeni family from?

You can see how Yeni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yeni family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yeni family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Yeni's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Yeni families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yeni surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yeni ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Yeni ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Yeni family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Yeni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yeni 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Yeni. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Yeni. For the veterans among your Yeni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yeni lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Yeni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Yeni in 1971 was 85, and 88 in 2004.

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