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Yancus Family History

Yancus 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: Angus, Mancuso, Hanus, Pincus, Moncus, Harcus, Marcus, Wanous, Dacus

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Where is the Yancus family from?

You can see how Yancus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yancus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yancus family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yancus's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Yancus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yancus 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 38 census records available for the last name Yancus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yancus 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Yancus. 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 11 military records available for the last name Yancus. For the veterans among your Yancus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yancus lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Yancus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Yancus in 1961 was 51, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yancus 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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