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Yankee Family History & Genealogy

357 biographies and 16 photos with the Yankee last name. Discover the family history, nationality, origin and common names of Yankee family members.
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Yankee Last Name History & Origin

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Emil Yankee Nov 19, 1876 - Oct 1970 Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Emil Yankee of Rhinelander, Oneida County, Wisconsin was born on November 19, 1876, and died at age 93 years old in October 1970.
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Otto Yankee Sep 18, 1876 - Oct 1968 Marshfield, Wisconsin
Otto Yankee of Marshfield, Wood County, Wisconsin was born on September 18, 1876, and died at age 92 years old in October 1968.
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Eliza Yankee Sep 23, 1876 - Dec 1964 Minnesota
Eliza Yankee of Minnesota was born on September 23, 1876, and died at age 88 years old in December 1964.
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Lester Yankee Jan 15, 1878 - Jul 1970 Independence, Missouri
Lester Yankee of Independence, Jackson County, Missouri was born on January 15, 1878, and died at age 92 years old in July 1970.
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Herman Yankee Sep 14, 1879 - Sep 1966 Lawton, Oklahoma
Herman Yankee of Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma was born on September 14, 1879, and died at age 87 years old in September 1966.
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Elizabeth Yankee Aug 18, 1881 - Jan 1975 Sweet Springs, Missouri
Elizabeth Yankee of Sweet Springs, Saline County, Missouri was born on August 18, 1881, and died at age 93 years old in January 1975.
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Annie Yankee Mar 26, 1881 - Dec 1972 Fort Worth, Texas
Annie Yankee of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas was born on March 26, 1881, and died at age 91 years old in December 1972.
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Mamie Yankee Dec 27, 1882 - Jul 1971 Wisconsin
Mamie Yankee of Wisconsin was born on December 27, 1882, and died at age 88 years old in July 1971.
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Thomas Yankee Mar 6, 1883 - Jun 1972 Independence, Missouri
Thomas Yankee of Independence, Jackson County, Missouri was born on March 6, 1883, and died at age 89 years old in June 1972.
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John Yankee Aug 28, 1884 - Jan 1973 New London, Wisconsin
John Yankee of New London, Waupaca County, Wisconsin was born on August 28, 1884, and died at age 88 years old in January 1973.
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Catherine Yankee Mar 18, 1884 - Mar 1975 Marshall, Texas
Catherine Yankee of Marshall, Harrison County, Texas was born on March 18, 1884, and died at age 91 years old in March 1975.
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Herman Yankee Apr 18, 1884 - Jul 1964 Minnesota
Herman Yankee of Minnesota was born on April 18, 1884, and died at age 80 years old in July 1964.
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Eileen Heckart with her Oscar.
Eileen Heckart with her Oscar.
Although she was married to John Harrison Yankee for 53 years, she was known as Eileen Heckart, and hiding her last name with only an initial H. is an insult to her memory.
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A photo of Eileen Heckart and Bob Fosse.

"I had to repost this photo of Fosse in the title role of PAL JOEY at NY City Center with Mom as Melba, the reporter who sings "Zip". I think this was 1961. She adored Fosse. They remained friends and both won their Oscars the same year."
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Eileen Heckart and Nancy Kelly
Eileen Heckart and Nancy Kelly
A photo of Eileen Heckart and Nancy Kelly in the Bad Seed.
I met Nancy Kelly when she was walking her baby daughter in a baby carriage on Central Park South in 1959.
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Eileen Heckart and Patty McCormack
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A photo of Eileen Heckart playing a Catholic Sister for two episodes of THE FUGITIVE. It is delightful.
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Eileen Heckart biography by Luke Yankee.
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A photo of Eileen Heckart on the cover of her son's book.
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A photo of Eileen Heckart Yankee, star of movies, theatre, and television. Mrs. Yankee had four sons.
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A photo of Eileen Heckart who won nearly every major award an actress can win. She touched the hearts of millions and was greatly beloved by her fellow actors.
I had dinner with her and her husband John Yankee at Sardi's during the long intermission of War and Peace.
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Daddy Yankee
Daddy Yankee was born at Puerto Rico. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Daddy Yankee.
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Philip C Yankee Aug 14, 1954 - Jun 8, 2004
Philip C Yankee was born on August 14, 1954, and died at age 49 years old on June 8, 2004. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Philip C Yankee.
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William R Yankee May 3, 1924 - May 20, 2009 Cleveland, Ohio
William R Yankee of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio was born on May 3, 1924, and died at age 85 years old on May 20, 2009.
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William H Yankee Apr 2, 1925 - Mar 14, 2007 Spokane, Washington
William H Yankee of Spokane, Spokane County, WA was born on April 2, 1925, and died at age 81 years old on March 14, 2007.
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William H Yankee Sep 11, 1909 - Jun 15, 2000 Jacksonville, Florida
William H Yankee of Jacksonville, Duval County, FL was born on September 11, 1909, and died at age 90 years old on June 15, 2000.
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Herbert Yankee Jun 2, 1927 - Nov 24, 2009 Church Hill, Tennessee
Herbert Yankee of Church Hill, Hawkins County, TN was born on June 2, 1927, and died at age 82 years old on November 24, 2009.
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Larry H Yankee Jan 16, 1923 - Jun 29, 1997 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Larry H Yankee of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA was born on January 16, 1923, and died at age 74 years old on June 29, 1997.
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Arlon Yankee Dec 1, 1924 - May 5, 2008 Rogersville, Tennessee
Arlon Yankee of Rogersville, Hawkins County, TN was born on December 1, 1924, and died at age 83 years old on May 5, 2008.
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Russell D. Yankee May 15, 1921 - Mar 1987 Fort Worth, Texas
Russell D Yankee of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas was born on May 15, 1921. Russell Yankee was married to Sally (Chamblee) Yankee on September 11, 1985 in Tarrant County, TX, and died at age 65 years old in March 1987.
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Lawrence E Yankee Nov 20, 1927 - Mar 12, 2011 Faribault, Minnesota
Lawrence Edward Yankee of Faribault, Rice County, Minnesota was born on November 20, 1927, and died at age 83 years old on March 12, 2011.
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Ronald A Yankee Aug 10, 1924 - Jul 26, 2005 Greenfield, Ohio
Ronald A Yankee of Greenfield, Highland County, OH was born on August 10, 1924, and died at age 80 years old on July 26, 2005.
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James D Yankee Dec 12, 1914 - Jan 24, 1997 San Antonio, Texas
James D Yankee of San Antonio, Bexar County, TX was born on December 12, 1914, and died at age 82 years old on January 24, 1997. James Yankee was buried at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery Section 11 Site 199 1520 Harry Wurzbach Road, in San Antonio.
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Albert Yankee Oct 2, 1915 - Jun 14, 1989 Vancouver, Washington
Albert Yankee of Vancouver, Clark County, WA was born on October 2, 1915, and died at age 73 years old on June 14, 1989.
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Donald E Yankee Nov 19, 1927 - Oct 1, 2010 Feeding Hills, Massachusetts
Donald E Yankee of Feeding Hills, Hampden County, MA was born on November 19, 1927, and died at age 82 years old on October 1, 2010.
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Archie R Yankee Jul 23, 1921 - Oct 1984 Mishawaka, Indiana
Archie R Yankee of Mishawaka, St Joseph County, Indiana was born on July 23, 1921, and died at age 63 years old in October 1984.
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John Harrison Yankee Jr.
John Harrison Yankee Jr. was married to Eileen Heckart. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Harrison Yankee Jr..
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Robert R Yankee Apr 27, 1940 - Dec 16, 1997
Robert R Yankee was born on April 27, 1940, and died at age 57 years old on December 16, 1997. Robert Yankee was buried at Bay Pines National Cemetery Section 61 Row 16 Site 54 P.o. Box 477, in Bay Pines, Fl. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robert R Yankee.
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William Yankee Jun 9, 1909 - Jan 30, 1995 Anderson, California
William Yankee of Anderson, Shasta County, CA was born on June 9, 1909, and died at age 85 years old on January 30, 1995. William Yankee was buried at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery Section C-2 Site 325 32053 West Mccabe Road, in Santa Nella.
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Olive M Yankee May 6, 1911 - Apr 17, 2003 Sacramento, California
Olive M Yankee of Sacramento, Sacramento County, CA was born on May 6, 1911, and died at age 91 years old on April 17, 2003. Olive Yankee was buried at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery Section C-2 Site 325 32053 West Mccabe Road, in Santa Nella.
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Patrick M Yankee Apr 20, 1933 - Jan 29, 2010 Fenton, Michigan
Patrick M Yankee of Fenton, Genesee County, MI was born on April 20, 1933, and died at age 76 years old on January 29, 2010. Patrick Yankee was buried at Great Lakes National Cemetery Section CC7 Row A Site 30 4200 Belford Road, in Holly.
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Daddy Yankee
Daddy Yankee was born at Puerto Rico. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Daddy Yankee.
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Deb Yankee
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Deb Yankee.
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John Harrison Yankee Jr.
John Harrison Yankee Jr. was married to Eileen Heckart. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Harrison Yankee Jr..
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Philip C Yankee Aug 14, 1954 - Jun 8, 2004
Philip C Yankee was born on August 14, 1954, and died at age 49 years old on June 8, 2004. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Philip C Yankee.
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Robert F Yankee Oct 5, 1927 - Apr 13, 2010 Cleveland, Georgia
Robert F Yankee of Cleveland, White County, Georgia was born on October 5, 1927, and died at age 82 years old on April 13, 2010.
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Michael T. Yankee born c. 1949 Nueces County, Texas
Michael T Yankee of Nueces County, TX was born circa 1949. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Michael T. Yankee.
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Edward Yankee Apr 10, 1892 - Dec 1971 Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Edward Yankee of Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida was born on April 10, 1892, and died at age 79 years old in December 1971.
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Randall L Yankee Mar 28, 1950 - May 20, 1996 Burton, Michigan
Randall L Yankee of Burton, Genesee County, MI was born on March 28, 1950, and died at age 46 years old on May 20, 1996.
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Riley Yankee Nov 22, 1894 - Jan 1982 Logansport, Indiana
Riley Yankee of Logansport, Cass County, Indiana was born on November 22, 1894, and died at age 87 years old in January 1982.
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Ralph D Yankee Dec 3, 1918 - Dec 27, 1998 Green Valley, Arizona
Ralph D Yankee of Green Valley, Pima County, AZ was born on December 3, 1918, and died at age 80 years old on December 27, 1998.
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Travis J Yankee Feb 25, 1987 - Oct 14, 2005
Travis J Yankee was born on February 25, 1987, and died at age 18 years old on October 14, 2005. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Travis J Yankee.
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Richard J Yankee Dec 3, 1920 - Apr 3, 1989 Marion, Michigan
Richard J Yankee of Marion, Osceola County, MI was born on December 3, 1920, and died at age 68 years old on April 3, 1989.
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Sam Yankee Jan 4, 1898 - Apr 1975 McGregor, Minnesota
Sam Yankee of McGregor, Aitkin County, Minnesota was born on January 4, 1898, and died at age 77 years old in April 1975.
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Bonnie E Yankee Apr 23, 1932 - Jun 9, 2011 Denver, Colorado
Bonnie E Yankee of Denver, Adams County, CO was born on April 23, 1932, and died at age 79 years old on June 9, 2011.
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Patrick M Yankee Apr 20, 1933 - Jan 29, 2010 Fenton, Michigan
Patrick M Yankee of Fenton, Genesee County, MI was born on April 20, 1933, and died at age 76 years old on January 29, 2010. Patrick Yankee was buried at Great Lakes National Cemetery Section CC7 Row A Site 30 4200 Belford Road, in Holly.
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Dilton H Yankee Nov 16, 1942 - Nov 15, 2008 Rogersville, Tennessee
Dilton H Yankee of Rogersville, Hawkins County, TN was born on November 16, 1942, and died at age 65 years old on November 15, 2008.
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Thad M Yankee Oct 12, 1949 - Aug 11, 2010 Big Rapids, Michigan
Thad M Yankee of Big Rapids, Mecosta County, MI was born on October 12, 1949, and died at age 60 years old on August 11, 2010.
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Elizabeth Yankee Apr 26, 1915 - May 1983 Cleveland, Ohio
Elizabeth Yankee of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio was born on April 26, 1915, and died at age 68 years old in May 1983.
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Myrtle A Yankee Jul 1, 1892 - Jan 1991
Myrtle A Yankee was born on July 1, 1892, and died at age 98 years old in January 1991. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Myrtle A Yankee.
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Claude Yankee Apr 4, 1903 - Apr 1970 Rogersville, Tennessee
Claude Yankee of Rogersville, Hawkins County, Tennessee was born on April 4, 1903, and died at age 67 years old in April 1970.
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Yankee Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Yankee family member is 74.0 years old according to our database of 346 people with the last name Yankee that have a birth and death date listed.

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Oldest Yankees

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Myrtle A Yankee Jul 1, 1892 - Jan 1991
Myrtle A Yankee was born on July 1, 1892, and died at age 98 years old in January 1991. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Myrtle A Yankee.
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Arnold Yankee Dec 2, 1888 - Mar 1986 Mason, Wisconsin
Arnold Yankee of Mason, Bayfield County, Wisconsin was born on December 2, 1888, and died at age 97 years old in March 1986.
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97 years
Amos Yankee Mar 7, 1889 - Aug 1987 Granton, Wisconsin
Amos Yankee of Granton, Clark County, Wisconsin was born on March 7, 1889, and died at age 98 years old in August 1987.
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Earl A Yankee Sep 26, 1901 - Oct 2, 1999 Sussex, Wisconsin
Earl A Yankee of Sussex, Waukesha County, WI was born on September 26, 1901, and died at age 98 years old on October 2, 1999.
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98 years
Vera M Yankee Jul 21, 1905 - Feb 23, 2002 Franklin, Massachusetts
Vera M Yankee of Franklin, Norfolk County, MA was born on July 21, 1905, and died at age 96 years old on February 23, 2002.
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96 years
Vernie Yankee Dec 15, 1890 - Oct 1986 Lone Jack, Missouri
Vernie Yankee of Lone Jack, Jackson County, Missouri was born on December 15, 1890, and died at age 95 years old in October 1986.
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Earl W Yankee Oct 29, 1893 - Jul 8, 1989 Molalla, Oregon
Earl W Yankee of Molalla, Clackamas County, OR was born on October 29, 1893, and died at age 95 years old on July 8, 1989.
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95 years
Fred Yankee Jun 7, 1901 - Mar 25, 1997 Grass Valley, California
Fred Yankee of Grass Valley, Nevada County, CA was born on June 7, 1901, and died at age 95 years old on March 25, 1997.
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95 years
Flora H Yankee Aug 30, 1894 - Aug 25, 1990 New Haven, Connecticut
Flora H Yankee of New Haven, New Haven County, CT was born on August 30, 1894, and died at age 95 years old on August 25, 1990.
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95 years
Ervin Yankee Aug 6, 1914 - Nov 20, 2010 Ashland, Wisconsin
Ervin Yankee of Ashland, Ashland County, WI was born on August 6, 1914, and died at age 96 years old on November 20, 2010.
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96 years
Max M Yankee Oct 2, 1897 - Jul 15, 1992 Traverse City, Michigan
Max M Yankee of Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, MI was born on October 2, 1897, and died at age 94 years old on July 15, 1992.
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Mary H Yankee Sep 5, 1916 - Feb 4, 2011 Chicago, Illinois
Mary H Yankee of Chicago, Cook County, IL was born on September 5, 1916, and died at age 94 years old on February 4, 2011.
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