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Yancoff Family History

Yancoff 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: Danoff, Janoff, Kanoff, Acoff, Hancock, Ancona, Yano, Langhoff, Manco

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Where is the Yancoff family from?

You can see how Yancoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yancoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yancoff family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yancoff's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Yancoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yancoff 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 47 census records available for the last name Yancoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yancoff 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Yancoff. 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 10 military records available for the last name Yancoff. For the veterans among your Yancoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yancoff lifespan?

Average Yancoff life expectancy in 2000 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yancoff 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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