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Yach Family History

Yach Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German or Polish Jach.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Yach family from?

You can see how Yach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yach family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Yach families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Yach family living in Bute. This was 100% of all the recorded Yach's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Yach families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yach 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 Yach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yach. 34% of Yach men worked as a Farm Laborer and 50% of Yach women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yach were Clerk and Maid.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Yach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yach 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Yach. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 213 military records available for the last name Yach. For the veterans among your Yach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yach lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Yach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Yach in 1955 was 55, and 41 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yach 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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