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Yentzen Family History

Yentzen 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: Bentzen, Jentzen, Mentzer, Eitzen, Betzen, Bentsen, Wentzel, Yenter

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Where is the Yentzen family from?

You can see how Yentzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yentzen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yentzen families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Yentzen families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Yentzen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yentzen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Yentzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yentzen 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Yentzen. 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 58 military records available for the last name Yentzen. For the veterans among your Yentzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yentzen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Yentzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Yentzen in 1968 was 66, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yentzen 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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