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Yankowich Family History

Yankowich 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: Yankovich, Sankovich, Jankovich, Yurkovich, Ratkovich, Markovich

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Where is the Yankowich family from?

You can see how Yankowich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yankowich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Yankowich families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Yankowich's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Yankowich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yankowich 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 186 census records available for the last name Yankowich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yankowich 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Yankowich. 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 15 military records available for the last name Yankowich. For the veterans among your Yankowich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yankowich lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Yankowich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Yankowich in 1972 was 61, and 77 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yankowich 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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