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Yankos Family History

Yankos 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: Yanko, Banks, Kakos, Makos, Markos, Santos, Banos, Janko, Danko

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Where is the Yankos family from?

You can see how Yankos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yankos family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Yankos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Yankos families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Yankos's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Yankos families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Yankos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yankos 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Yankos. 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 8 military records available for the last name Yankos. For the veterans among your Yankos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yankos lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1981, in the United States, Yankos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Yankos in 1970 was 83, and 94 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yankos 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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