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Yelsky Family History

Yelsky 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: Belsky, Kelsey, Lesky, Yeley, Wolsky, Elsey, Polsky, Felske, Pelky

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Where is the Yelsky family from?

You can see how Yelsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yelsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Yelsky families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Yelsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yelsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yelsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yelsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yelsky. 100% of Yelsky men worked as a Tailor. .

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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

  • Tailor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Yelsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yelsky 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Yelsky. 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 56 military records available for the last name Yelsky. For the veterans among your Yelsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yelsky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Yelsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Yelsky in 1964 was 77, and 65 in 2002.

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