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Yanof Family History

Yanof 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: Yano, Yang, Yan, Kano, Yao, Banos, Tano, Dano, Sano, Hanif

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Where is the Yanof family from?

You can see how Yanof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yanof family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yanof family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yanof's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Yanof families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yanof 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 Yanof ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher and Buokkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yanof. 100% of Yanof men worked as a Butcher and 100% of Yanof women worked as a Buokkeeper.

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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

  • Butcher
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Buokkeeper
    100%

What Yanof family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Yanof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yanof 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Yanof. 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 12 military records available for the last name Yanof. For the veterans among your Yanof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yanof lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2000, in the United States, Yanof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Yanof in 1957 was 58, and 87 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yanof

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yanof 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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