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Yankofsky Family History

Yankofsky 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, Yankowski, Janofsky, Makovsky, Pankowski, Jankowski

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Where is the Yankofsky family from?

You can see how Yankofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yankofsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Yankofsky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Yankofsky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yankofsky families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Yankofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yankofsky 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Yankofsky. 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 19 military records available for the last name Yankofsky. For the veterans among your Yankofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yankofsky lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1985, in the United States, Yankofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Yankofsky in 1984 was 83, and 79 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yankofsky 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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