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Yanowitch Family History

Yanowitch 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: Janowicz, Yankovich, Janowitz, Andrich, Canonico, Longwith, Norwich

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Where is the Yanowitch family from?

You can see how Yanowitch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yanowitch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yanowitch family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yanowitch's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Yanowitch families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Yanowitch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yanowitch 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Yanowitch. 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 39 military records available for the last name Yanowitch. For the veterans among your Yanowitch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yanowitch lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Yanowitch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Yanowitch in 1965 was 83, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yanowitch 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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