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Yeney Family History

Yeney Surname 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: Yeley, Yaney, Heney, Yenney, Reney, Seney, Veney, Henry, Henley

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Where is the Yeney family from?

You can see how Yeney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yeney family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yeney family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Yeney's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yeney families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yeney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Yeney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yeney 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Yeney. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Yeney. For the veterans among your Yeney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yeney lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1997, in the United States, Yeney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Yeney in 1982 was 75, and 98 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yeney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yeney ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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