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Yanack Family History

Yanack Surname 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: Yanick, Yanak, Haack, Baack, Radack, Manak, Nack, Laack, Knack, Hanak

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Where is the Yanack family from?

You can see how Yanack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yanack family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yanack family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Yanack's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Yanack families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yanack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Yanack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yanack 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 Yanack. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Yanack. For the veterans among your Yanack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yanack lifespan?

Average Yanack life expectancy in 1971 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yanack ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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