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Yancoski Family History

Yancoski 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: Janoski, Yankowski, Hancock, Landowski, Pankowski, Janowski

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Where is the Yancoski family from?

You can see how Yancoski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yancoski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Yancoski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Yancoski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yancoski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yancoski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yancoski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yancoski. 100% of Yancoski 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 Yancoski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Yancoski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yancoski 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 Yancoski. 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 13 military records available for the last name Yancoski. For the veterans among your Yancoski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yancoski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Yancoski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Yancoski in 1962 was 48, and 79 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yancoski 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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