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Yaniski Family History

Yaniski 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, Janeski, Yanik, Janicki, Kanski, Tanski, Banicki, Yanick

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Where is the Yaniski family from?

You can see how Yaniski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yaniski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yaniski family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yaniski's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Yaniski families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Yaniski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yaniski 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Yaniski. 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 6 military records available for the last name Yaniski. For the veterans among your Yaniski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yaniski lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Yaniski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Yaniski in 1972 was 84, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yaniski 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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