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Yenson Family History

Yenson 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: Benson, Henson, Jenson, Penson, Venson, Denson, Genson, Kenyon, Elson

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Where is the Yenson family from?

You can see how Yenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Yenson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Yenson families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yenson's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Yenson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yenson 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 Yenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Yenson. 100% of Yenson 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 774 census records available for the last name Yenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yenson 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Yenson. 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 97 military records available for the last name Yenson. For the veterans among your Yenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yenson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Yenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Yenson in 1963 was 66, and 87 in 2002.

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