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Yachnik Family History

Yachnik 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: Machnik, Yanik, Stachnik, Karnik, Machi, Machak, Banik, Lanik

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Where is the Yachnik family from?

You can see how Yachnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yachnik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yachnik family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Yachnik's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yachnik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yachnik 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 32 census records available for the last name Yachnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yachnik 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Yachnik. 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 Yachnik. For the veterans among your Yachnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yachnik lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Yachnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Yachnik in 1968 was 54, and 71 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yachnik 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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