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Yancovitch Family History

Yancovitch 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, Sankovich, Jankovich, Yurkovich, Ratkovich, Karpovich

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Where is the Yancovitch family from?

You can see how Yancovitch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yancovitch family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Yancovitch families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Yancovitch's in USA. California had the highest population of Yancovitch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yancovitch 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 132 census records available for the last name Yancovitch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yancovitch 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Yancovitch. 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 Yancovitch. For the veterans among your Yancovitch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yancovitch lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Yancovitch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Yancovitch in 1969 was 65, and 84 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yancovitch 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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