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Yanok Family History

Yanok 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: Yano, Yanik, Yank, Yanek, Yanak, Yang, Yan, Bank, Rank, Kano

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Where is the Yanok family from?

You can see how Yanok families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yanok family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Yanok families living in Ohio. This was about 28% of all the recorded Yanok's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Yanok families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yanok 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 Yanok ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yanok. 50% of Yanok men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Yanok women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yanok were Miner and Servant.

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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
    50%
  • Miner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Servant
    50%

What Yanok family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Yanok. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yanok 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Yanok. 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 80 military records available for the last name Yanok. For the veterans among your Yanok ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yanok lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Yanok life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Yanok in 1964 was 58, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yanok

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yanok 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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