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Yanosky Family History

Yanosky 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: Yanofsky, Janosky, Lansky, Janoski, Dansky, Jansky, Yavorsky, Makosky

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Where is the Yanosky family from?

You can see how Yanosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yanosky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yanosky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Yanosky families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Yanosky's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Yanosky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yanosky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yanosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yanosky. 67% of Yanosky men worked as a Miner. .

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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

  • Miner
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Yanosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yanosky 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Yanosky. 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 65 military records available for the last name Yanosky. For the veterans among your Yanosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yanosky lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Yanosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Yanosky in 1953 was 35, and 82 in 2004.

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