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Yankovitz Family History

Yankovitz 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, Markovitz, Jankovic, Rakowitz, Markovits, Sankovich

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Where is the Yankovitz family from?

You can see how Yankovitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yankovitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Yankovitz families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Yankovitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yankovitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yankovitz 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 Yankovitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servantmaid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yankovitz. 60% of Yankovitz men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Yankovitz women worked as a Servantmaid.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Washing Helper
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servantmaid
    100%

What Yankovitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Yankovitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yankovitz 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Yankovitz. 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 41 military records available for the last name Yankovitz. For the veterans among your Yankovitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yankovitz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Yankovitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Yankovitz in 1965 was 87, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yankovitz 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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