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Yankowsky Family History

Yankowsky 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: Yankowski, Pankowski, Jankowski, Mankowski, Bankowski, Yanofsky

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Where is the Yankowsky family from?

You can see how Yankowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yankowsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Yankowsky families living in New Jersey. This was about 24% of all the recorded Yankowsky's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Yankowsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yankowsky 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 Yankowsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Governess Retired was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Yankowsky. 100% of Yankowsky women worked as a Governess Retired.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Governess Retired
    100%

What Yankowsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 715 census records available for the last name Yankowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yankowsky 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Yankowsky. 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 248 military records available for the last name Yankowsky. For the veterans among your Yankowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yankowsky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Yankowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Yankowsky in 1963 was 73, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yankowsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yankowsky 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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