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Yanku Family History

Yanku 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: Yank, Yanke, Yanko, Yang, Yan, Bank, Rank, Banks, Hanke, Janko

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Where is the Yanku family from?

You can see how Yanku families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yanku family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yanku family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yanku's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Yanku families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yanku 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 50 census records available for the last name Yanku. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yanku 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Yanku. 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 13 military records available for the last name Yanku. For the veterans among your Yanku ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yanku lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Yanku life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Yanku in 1966 was 82, and 73 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yanku

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yanku 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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