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Yankosky Family History

Yankosky 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: Makosky, Yanofsky, Janosky, Yankowski, Lansky, Sandusky, Makovsky

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Where is the Yankosky family from?

You can see how Yankosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yankosky family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Yankosky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there were 3 Yankosky families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yankosky's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Yankosky families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yankosky 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 Yankosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yankosky. 54% of Yankosky men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Yankosky women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    54%
  • Miner
    31%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Yankosky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 509 census records available for the last name Yankosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yankosky 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Yankosky. 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 136 military records available for the last name Yankosky. For the veterans among your Yankosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yankosky lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Yankosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Yankosky in 1956 was 40, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yankosky 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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