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Yackey Family History

Yackey 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: Mackey, Yackley, Yackel, Yankey, Yockey, Lackey, Hacker, Packer

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Where is the Yackey family from?

You can see how Yackey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yackey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Yackey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Yackey families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Yackey's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Yackey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yackey 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 Yackey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yackey. 37% of Yackey men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Yackey women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Helper
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Yackey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yackey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yackey 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Yackey. 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 155 military records available for the last name Yackey. For the veterans among your Yackey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yackey lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Yackey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Yackey in 1955 was 40, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yackey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yackey 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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