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Yanowiak Family History

Yanowiak 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: Janowiak, Jankowiak, Nowak, Janowicz, Jaskowiak, Sandwick, Satkowiak

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Where is the Yanowiak family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yanowiak 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 Yanowiak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Moulder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yanowiak. 100% of Yanowiak men worked as a Moulder.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Moulder
    100%

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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Yanowiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yanowiak 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Yanowiak. 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 8 military records available for the last name Yanowiak. For the veterans among your Yanowiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yanowiak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Yanowiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Yanowiak in 1964 was 51, and 57 in 1994.

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