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Yankech Family History

Yankech 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: Yankee, Yankey, Yanke, Anker, Sankey, Banker, Ganesh, Hanke, Ranch

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Where is the Yankech family from?

You can see how Yankech families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yankech family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yankech family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Yankech's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Yankech families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yankech 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 42 census records available for the last name Yankech. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yankech 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Yankech. 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 105 military records available for the last name Yankech. For the veterans among your Yankech ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yankech lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Yankech life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Yankech in 1968 was 71, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yankech 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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