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Yankasky Family History

Yankasky 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: Yanofsky, Lansky, Sandusky, Dansky, Kanevsky, Yankey, Jansky

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Where is the Yankasky family from?

You can see how Yankasky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yankasky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yankasky family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Yankasky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yankasky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yankasky 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 Yankasky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yankasky 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Yankasky. 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 6 military records available for the last name Yankasky. For the veterans among your Yankasky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yankasky lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Yankasky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Yankasky in 1973 was 74, and 90 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yankasky 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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