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Yankoski Family History

Yankoski Name 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: Yankowski, Pankowski, Janoski, Jankowski, Mankowski, Bankowski

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Where is the Yankoski family from?

You can see how Yankoski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yankoski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Yankoski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 27 Yankoski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 47% of all the recorded Yankoski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yankoski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yankoski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yankoski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yankoski. 53% of Yankoski men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Yankoski women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yankoski were Farmer and Seamstress. .

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

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    53%
  • Miner
    24%
  • Baker
    15%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
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Census Records

There are 822 census records available for the last name Yankoski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yankoski 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Yankoski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 257 military records available for the last name Yankoski. For the veterans among your Yankoski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yankoski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Yankoski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Yankoski in 1962 was 80, and 78 in 2004.

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