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Yankay Family History

Yankay 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: Yankey, Sankey, Mankey, Lanka, Manka, Banka, Janka, Hanka, Yaney

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Where is the Yankay family from?

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

There are 55 census records available for the last name Yankay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yankay 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Yankay. 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 54 military records available for the last name Yankay. For the veterans among your Yankay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yankay lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Yankay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Yankay in 1965 was 77, and 29 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yankay 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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