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Yanshek Family History

Yanshek 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: Yanek, Hanshew, Mashek, Washer, Manser, Fancher, Banse, Wansley

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Where is the Yanshek family from?

You can see how Yanshek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yanshek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yanshek family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Yanshek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yanshek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yanshek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Yanshek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yanshek 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Yanshek. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Yanshek. For the veterans among your Yanshek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yanshek lifespan?

Average Yanshek life expectancy in 1996 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yanshek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yanshek 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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