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Yentis Family History

Yentis 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: Yantis, Gentis, Dennis, Benis, Pettis, Kennis, Tennis, Enis, Bettis

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Where is the Yentis family from?

You can see how Yentis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yentis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Yentis families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Yentis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yentis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yentis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yentis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Yentis. 100% of Yentis 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 704 census records available for the last name Yentis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yentis 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Yentis. 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 Yentis. For the veterans among your Yentis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yentis lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Yentis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Yentis in 1952 was 34, and 90 in 2002.

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