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Yankowiak Family History

Yankowiak 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: Jankowiak, Jaskowiak, Satkowiak, Walkowiak, Mackowiak, Antkowiak

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Where is the Yankowiak family from?

You can see how Yankowiak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yankowiak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yankowiak family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Yankowiak's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Yankowiak families in 1920.
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What Yankowiak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Yankowiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yankowiak 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Yankowiak. 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 26 military records available for the last name Yankowiak. For the veterans among your Yankowiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yankowiak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Yankowiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Yankowiak in 1965 was 70, and 87 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yankowiak 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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