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Yanchek Family History

Yanchek 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: Fancher, Hanchey, Sanches, Yancey, Sanchez, Yanek, Hancher, Lance

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Where is the Yanchek family from?

You can see how Yanchek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yanchek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Yanchek families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Yanchek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yanchek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yanchek 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 Yanchek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yanchek. 100% of Yanchek men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Yanchek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Yanchek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yanchek 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Yanchek. 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 91 military records available for the last name Yanchek. For the veterans among your Yanchek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yanchek lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Yanchek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Yanchek in 1968 was 83, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yanchek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yanchek 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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