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Yankin Family History

Yankin 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: Hankin, Mankin, Rankin, Haskin, Makin, Lakin, Larkin, Landin, Malkin

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Where is the Yankin family from?

You can see how Yankin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yankin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Yankin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Yankin family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Yankin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yankin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yankin 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 162 census records available for the last name Yankin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yankin 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Yankin. 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 24 military records available for the last name Yankin. For the veterans among your Yankin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yankin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Yankin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Yankin in 1969 was 87, and 90 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yankin 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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