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Yenter Family History

Yenter Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Jenter from an ancient Germanic personal name formed with gand- ‘magic’.

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


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Where is the Yenter family from?

You can see how Yenter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yenter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yenter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Yenter families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Yenter's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Yenter families in 1911.
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What did your Yenter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yenter. 43% of Yenter men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Yenter women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yenter were Farm Operator and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    33%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Farm Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Yenter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yenter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yenter 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Yenter. 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 363 military records available for the last name Yenter. For the veterans among your Yenter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yenter lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Yenter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Yenter in 1964 was 73, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yenter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yenter 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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