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Yanishefsky Family History

Yanishefsky 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: Janiszewski, Yanofsky, Warshawsky, Maliszewski, Lashinsky

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Where is the Yanishefsky family from?

You can see how Yanishefsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yanishefsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Yanishefsky families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Yanishefsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yanishefsky families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Yanishefsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yanishefsky 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Yanishefsky. 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 5 military records available for the last name Yanishefsky. For the veterans among your Yanishefsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yanishefsky lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Yanishefsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Yanishefsky in 1957 was 51, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yanishefsky 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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