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Yankush Family History

Yankush 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: Yanish, Mankus, Banks, Anguish, Malkus, Ganesh, Angus, Backus, Minkus

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Where is the Yankush family from?

You can see how Yankush families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yankush family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yankush family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Yankush's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yankush families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yankush 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 8 census records available for the last name Yankush. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yankush 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Yankush. 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 8 military records available for the last name Yankush. For the veterans among your Yankush ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yankush lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1999, in the United States, Yankush life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Yankush in 1987 was 87, and 59 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yankush 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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