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Yakes Family History

Yakes Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of Czech Jakeš (see Jakes).

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


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Where is the Yakes family from?

You can see how Yakes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yakes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Yakes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 64 Yakes families living in Lancashire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Yakes's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Yakes families in 1891.
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What did your Yakes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Yakes. 100% of Yakes men worked as a General Labourer and 92% of Yakes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Cotton Weaver
    9%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 224 immigration records available for the last name Yakes. 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 446 military records available for the last name Yakes. For the veterans among your Yakes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yakes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Yakes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Yakes in 1962 was 79, and 85 in 2004.

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