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Yashemski Family History

Yashemski 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: Kasperski, Laszewski, Hashemi, Zaremski, Shumski, Olshefski, Zaleski

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Where is the Yashemski family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yashemski 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 Yashemski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yashemski. 100% of Yashemski men worked as a Miner.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    100%

What Yashemski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Yashemski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yashemski 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Yashemski. 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 1 military records available for the last name Yashemski. For the veterans among your Yashemski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yashemski lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1985, in the United States, Yashemski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Yashemski in 1972 was 84, and 74 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yashemski 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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