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Yanovsky Family History

Yanovsky 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: Yanofsky, Janovsky, Makovsky, Hajovsky, Kanevsky, Yavorsky, Janosky

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Where is the Yanovsky family from?

You can see how Yanovsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yanovsky family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Yanovsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Yanovsky families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Yanovsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yanovsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yanovsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Yanovsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yanovsky. 50% of Yanovsky men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

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Census Records

There are 615 census records available for the last name Yanovsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yanovsky 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Yanovsky. 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 84 military records available for the last name Yanovsky. For the veterans among your Yanovsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yanovsky lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2003, in the United States, Yanovsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Yanovsky in 1946 was 42, and 96 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yanovsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yanovsky 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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