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Yashkus Family History

Yashkus 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: Rasmus, Malkus, Backus, Barkus, Eachus, Yasui, Asmus, Casseus, Markus

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What did your Yashkus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sewing Machine Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yashkus. 100% of Yashkus women worked as a Sewing Machine Operator.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing Machine Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Yashkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yashkus 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 Yashkus. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Yashkus. For the veterans among your Yashkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yashkus lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1984, in the United States, Yashkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Yashkus in 1975 was 49, and 57 in 1984.

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