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Yenser Family History

Yenser Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Jenzer or Jentzer variants of Jantzer a pet form of the personal name Johann(es) (see John).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Yenser family from?

You can see how Yenser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yenser family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Yenser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Yenser families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Yenser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yenser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yenser 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 Yenser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yenser. 30% of Yenser men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Yenser women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Yenser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yenser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yenser 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Yenser. 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 379 military records available for the last name Yenser. For the veterans among your Yenser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yenser lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Yenser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Yenser in 1959 was 42, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yenser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yenser 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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