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Yaniak Family History

Yaniak 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: Yanik, Yanick, Yanak, Janiak, Banik, Lanik, Manak, Hanak, Bania

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Where is the Yaniak family from?

You can see how Yaniak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yaniak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yaniak family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Yaniak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Yaniak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yaniak 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 41 census records available for the last name Yaniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yaniak 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Yaniak. 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 40 military records available for the last name Yaniak. For the veterans among your Yaniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yaniak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Yaniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Yaniak in 1963 was 79, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yaniak 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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