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Yancosek Family History

Yancosek 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: Hancock, Janosik, Nosek, Yancey, Janousek, Yanek, Yannone, Alcoser

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Where is the Yancosek family from?

You can see how Yancosek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yancosek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yancosek family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Yancosek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yancosek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yancosek 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 36 census records available for the last name Yancosek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yancosek 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Yancosek. 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 9 military records available for the last name Yancosek. For the veterans among your Yancosek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yancosek lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Yancosek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Yancosek in 1981 was 60, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yancosek 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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