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Yanco Family History

Yanco 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: Yano, Manco, Janco, Yanko, Yando, Yancy, Yang, Yan, Barco, Kano

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Where is the Yanco family from?

You can see how Yanco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yanco family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Yanco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Yanco families living in Massachusetts. This was about 27% of all the recorded Yanco's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Yanco families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yanco 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 Yanco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yanco. 25% of Yanco men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Linen Checker
    25%
  • Furrier
    25%
  • Mechanic
    25%

What Yanco family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Yanco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yanco 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Yanco. 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 55 military records available for the last name Yanco. For the veterans among your Yanco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yanco lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Yanco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Yanco in 1966 was 72, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yanco

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yanco 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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