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Yesen Family History

Yesen 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: Olsen, Leven, Eden, Eisen, Elsen, Leben, Osen, Westen, Heien, Oeser

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Where is the Yesen family from?

You can see how Yesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yesen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Yesen families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yesen's in USA. California had the highest population of Yesen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yesen 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 41 census records available for the last name Yesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yesen 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 Yesen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Yesen. For the veterans among your Yesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yesen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yesen 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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