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Yednak Family History

Yednak 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: Yedinak, Sedlak, Sedmak, Bednar, Fedak, Benak, Cernak, Jedynak, Yanak

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Where is the Yednak family from?

You can see how Yednak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yednak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Yednak families living in Michigan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Yednak's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Yednak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yednak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yednak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yednak. 60% of Yednak men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    60%
  • Miner
    40%
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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Yednak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yednak 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Yednak. 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 57 military records available for the last name Yednak. For the veterans among your Yednak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yednak lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Yednak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Yednak in 1970 was 61, and 56 in 2002.

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