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Yankus Family History

Yankus 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: Mankus, Banks, Malkus, Angus, Backus, Minkus, Barkus, Hankes, Hanus

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Where is the Yankus family from?

You can see how Yankus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yankus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Yankus families living in Illinois. This was about 23% of all the recorded Yankus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Yankus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yankus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yankus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yankus. 40% of Yankus men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Yankus women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yankus were Miner and Typist. .

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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
    40%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Miner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Machine Operator
    25%
  • Typist
    25%
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Census Records

There are 485 census records available for the last name Yankus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yankus 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Yankus. 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 270 military records available for the last name Yankus. For the veterans among your Yankus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yankus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Yankus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Yankus in 1963 was 78, and 84 in 2004.

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