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Yennella Family History

Yennella 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: Mennella, Pennella, Fennell, Cannella, Tennell, Hennelly, Gonnella

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yennella 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 Yennella ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Yennella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yennella 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Yennella. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Yennella. For the veterans among your Yennella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yennella lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Yennella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Yennella in 1980 was 85, and 67 in 2004.

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