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Yanish Name Meaning

Americanized spelling of German Jänisch (see Janisch).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Danish, Janish, Hanish, Raish, Harnish, Yanik, Kalish, Maish, Yanick

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Yanish Family Origin

Where is the Yanish family from?

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1841
    1871
    You can see how Yanish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yanish family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Yanish families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Yanish family living in Peeblesshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yanish's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Yanish families in 1841.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yanish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Yanish Family Occupations

    What did your Yanish ancestors do for a living?

    In 1940, Miner and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Yanish. 18% of Yanish men worked as a Miner

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    Top Male Occupations in 1940

    • Miner
      18%
    • Laborer
      15%
    • Farmer
      15%
    • Farm Laborer
      11%

    Top Female Occupations in 1940

    • Housekeeper
      100%

    *We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

    Yanish Historical Records

    What Yanish family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 903 census records available for the last name Yanish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yanish census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 86 immigration records available for the last name Yanish. 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 Card

    There are 245 military records available for the last name Yanish. For the veterans among your Yanish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Yanish Life Expectancy

    What is the average Yanish lifespan?

    Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Yanish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Yanish in 1960 was 53, and 67 in 2004.

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    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yanish 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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