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Yankewitz Family History

Yankewitz 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: Rakowitz, Bonewitz, Falkowitz, Janowitz, Jankiewicz, Markowitz

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Where is the Yankewitz family from?

You can see how Yankewitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yankewitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yankewitz family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Yankewitz's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Yankewitz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Yankewitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yankewitz 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Yankewitz. 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 Yankewitz. For the veterans among your Yankewitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yankewitz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Yankewitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Yankewitz in 1965 was 81, and 76 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yankewitz 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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