This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Yankow family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Yankow Family History

Yankow 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: Pankow, Yandow, Yanko, Yarrow, Janko, Danko, Panko, Yano, Manko

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Yankow family from?

You can see how Yankow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yankow family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Yankow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Yankow family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yankow's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Yankow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yankow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Yankow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yankow. 20% of Yankow men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Yankow women worked as a Proprietor.

View Census Data for Yankow | Data not to scale

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

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Loader
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Yankow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Yankow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yankow census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Yankow

Passenger Lists

There are 65 immigration records available for the last name Yankow. 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.

View all Yankow immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 85 military records available for the last name Yankow. For the veterans among your Yankow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Yankow military records

You've only scratched the surface of Yankow family history

Discover More

What is the average Yankow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Yankow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Yankow in 1963 was 79, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yankow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yankow 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Yankow family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial