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Yanavich Family History

Yanavich 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: Yankovich, Slavich, Andrich, Savich, Radovich, Stanovich, Mandich

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Where is the Yanavich family from?

You can see how Yanavich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yanavich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yanavich family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Yanavich's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Yanavich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yanavich 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 39 census records available for the last name Yanavich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yanavich 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Yanavich. 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 12 military records available for the last name Yanavich. For the veterans among your Yanavich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yanavich lifespan?

Between 1944 and 1998, in the United States, Yanavich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Yanavich in 1944 was 68, and 81 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yanavich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yanavich 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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