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Yanakos Family History

Yanakos 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: Gianakos, Panagos, Yanak, Yanko, Banks, Kakos, Kaneko, Makos, Markos

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

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Yanakos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yanakos 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Yanakos. 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 7 military records available for the last name Yanakos. For the veterans among your Yanakos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yanakos lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2000, in the United States, Yanakos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Yanakos in 1986 was 95, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yanakos 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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