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Yankaitis Family History

Yankaitis 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: Laukaitis, Maniatis, Jonaitis, Masaitis, Yantis, Kairis, Arvanitis

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Where is the Yankaitis family from?

You can see how Yankaitis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yankaitis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yankaitis family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Yankaitis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Yankaitis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yankaitis 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 15 census records available for the last name Yankaitis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yankaitis 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Yankaitis. 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 7 military records available for the last name Yankaitis. For the veterans among your Yankaitis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yankaitis lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Yankaitis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Yankaitis in 1972 was 63, and 87 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yankaitis 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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