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Yancavage Family History

Yancavage 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: Sincavage, Caccavale, Savage, La Cava, Sauvage, Canavan, Pancake

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Yancavage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yancavage 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Yancavage. 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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There are 9 military records available for the last name Yancavage. For the veterans among your Yancavage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yancavage lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Yancavage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Yancavage in 1967 was 94, and 90 in 2003.

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