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Yanka Family History

Yanka 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: Lanka, Manka, Banka, Janka, Hanka, Yank, Yanke, Yanko, Yanda, Yanta

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Where is the Yanka family from?

You can see how Yanka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yanka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yanka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Yanka families living in Wisconsin. This was about 87% of all the recorded Yanka's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Yanka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yanka 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 Yanka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yanka. 32% of Yanka 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
    32%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Miner
    19%
  • Proprietor
    13%

What Yanka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 752 census records available for the last name Yanka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yanka 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Yanka. 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 123 military records available for the last name Yanka. For the veterans among your Yanka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yanka lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Yanka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Yanka in 1945 was 51, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yanka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yanka 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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