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Yankura Family History

Yankura 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: Vancura, Bandura, Jandura, Bangura, Anker, Hanbury, Ventura, Banker

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Where is the Yankura family from?

You can see how Yankura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yankura family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Yankura families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Yankura's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yankura families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yankura 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 Yankura ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Loader was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yankura. 60% of Yankura men worked as a Coal Loader.

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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

  • Coal Loader
    60%
  • Private First Class
    40%

What Yankura family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Yankura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yankura 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Yankura. 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 78 military records available for the last name Yankura. For the veterans among your Yankura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yankura lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Yankura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Yankura in 1965 was 56, and 54 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yankura

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yankura 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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