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Yarkowski Family History

Yarkowski 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: Markowski, Tarkowski, Yankowski, Falkowski, Tarnowski, Rakowski

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Where is the Yarkowski family from?

You can see how Yarkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yarkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yarkowski family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Yarkowski's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Yarkowski families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Yarkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yarkowski 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Yarkowski. 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 17 military records available for the last name Yarkowski. For the veterans among your Yarkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yarkowski lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1997, in the United States, Yarkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Yarkowski in 1981 was 56, and 80 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yarkowski 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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