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Yanaki Family History

Yanaki 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: Yanagi, Yanak, Tanaka, Sasaki, Tamaki, Araki, Masaki, Manak, Hanak

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Where is the Yanaki family from?

You can see how Yanaki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yanaki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yanaki family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Yanaki's in USA. California had the highest population of Yanaki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yanaki 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 22 census records available for the last name Yanaki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yanaki 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Yanaki. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Yanaki. For the veterans among your Yanaki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yanaki lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Yanaki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Yanaki in 1958 was 58, and 85 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yanaki

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yanaki 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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