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Yakabe Family History

Yakabe 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: Tanabe, Yamane, Okabe, Jakab, Yake, Raabe, Kaba, Savage, Kobe, Ramage

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Where is the Yakabe family from?

You can see how Yakabe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yakabe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Yakabe families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Yakabe's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Yakabe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yakabe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yakabe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sugar Loader was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yakabe. 100% of Yakabe men worked as a Sugar Loader.

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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

  • Sugar Loader
    100%

What Yakabe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Yakabe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yakabe 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Yakabe. 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 6 military records available for the last name Yakabe. For the veterans among your Yakabe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yakabe lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1988, in the United States, Yakabe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Yakabe in 1973 was 83, and 88 in 1988.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yakabe 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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