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Yakerson Family History

Yakerson 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: Akerson, Eckerson, Hankerson, Waterson, Jamerson, Paterson, Mayerson

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Where is the Yakerson family from?

You can see how Yakerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yakerson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yakerson family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Yakerson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yakerson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yakerson 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 Yakerson ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Tailor
    100%

What Yakerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Yakerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yakerson 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Yakerson. 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 16 military records available for the last name Yakerson. For the veterans among your Yakerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yakerson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Yakerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Yakerson in 1963 was 73, and 86 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yakerson 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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