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Yankie Family History

Yankie 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: Yankee, Yanke, Hankin, Hanke, Dansie, Mankin, Lackie, Rankin, Kaskie

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Where is the Yankie family from?

You can see how Yankie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yankie family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yankie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Yankie families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Yankie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Yankie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yankie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Yankie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yankie. 60% of Yankie men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Tin Smith
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Proprietor
    14%

What Yankie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 779 census records available for the last name Yankie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yankie 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Yankie. 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 167 military records available for the last name Yankie. For the veterans among your Yankie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yankie lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Yankie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Yankie in 1952 was 62, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yankie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yankie 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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