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Yelanich Family History

Yelanich 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: Yelich, Lanich, Stanich, Belich, Slavich, Lasich, Helfrich, Vranich

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Where is the Yelanich family from?

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

There are 31 census records available for the last name Yelanich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yelanich 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Yelanich. 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 124 military records available for the last name Yelanich. For the veterans among your Yelanich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yelanich lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Yelanich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Yelanich in 1976 was 70, and 52 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yelanich 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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