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Yankewich Family History

Yankewich 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, Stankevich, Sankovich, Jankovich, Jankiewicz, Stankewicz

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Yankewich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yankewich 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Yankewich. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Yankewich. For the veterans among your Yankewich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yankewich lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1982, in the United States, Yankewich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Yankewich in 1975 was 77, and 88 in 1982.

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