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Yanofsky Family History

Yanofsky Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish Janovsky or Janowski.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Yanofsky family from?

You can see how Yanofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yanofsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Yanofsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 24 Yanofsky families living in New York. This was about 51% of all the recorded Yanofsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yanofsky families in 1920.
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What did your Yanofsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Yanofsky. 60% of Yanofsky women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Assistant Nurse
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yanofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yanofsky 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 490 immigration records available for the last name Yanofsky. 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 206 military records available for the last name Yanofsky. For the veterans among your Yanofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yanofsky lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Yanofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Yanofsky in 1962 was 76, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yanofsky 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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