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Yenkelun Family History

Yenkelun 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: Kenkel, Fenelon, Wendelin, Yeakel, Henkel, Renken, Henken, Henkelman

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Where is the Yenkelun family from?

You can see how Yenkelun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yenkelun family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yenkelun family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Yenkelun's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Yenkelun families in 1920.
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What did your Yenkelun ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Yenkelun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yenkelun 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 Yenkelun. 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 37 military records available for the last name Yenkelun. For the veterans among your Yenkelun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yenkelun lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Yenkelun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Yenkelun in 1964 was 67, and 38 in 2004.

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