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Yanchuk Family History

Yanchuk 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: Sawchuk, Marchuk, Fancher, Sandhu, Hanchey, Hancock, Machak, Ranch

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Where is the Yanchuk family from?

You can see how Yanchuk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yanchuk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Yanchuk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Yanchuk families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Yanchuk's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Yanchuk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yanchuk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yanchuk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yanchuk. 43% of Yanchuk men worked as a Labor.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Busboy
    29%

What Yanchuk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 668 census records available for the last name Yanchuk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yanchuk 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Yanchuk. 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 85 military records available for the last name Yanchuk. For the veterans among your Yanchuk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yanchuk lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Yanchuk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Yanchuk in 1962 was 73, and 61 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yanchuk 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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