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Yaneski Family History

Yaneski 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: Janeski, Zaleski, Maleski, Waleski, Janoski, Kanski, Tanski, Yanek

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Where is the Yaneski family from?

You can see how Yaneski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yaneski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yaneski family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Yaneski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yaneski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yaneski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yaneski ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Yaneski ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Yaneski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yaneski 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 Yaneski. 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 3 military records available for the last name Yaneski. For the veterans among your Yaneski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yaneski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1986, in the United States, Yaneski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Yaneski in 1964 was 83, and 68 in 1986.

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