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Yakey Family History

Yakey 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: Oakey, Yakel, Yaney, Akey, Yankey, Yeakey, Yakes, Yake, Bakey, Lakey

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Where is the Yakey family from?

You can see how Yakey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yakey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Yakey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Yakey family living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yakey's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Yakey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yakey 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 Yakey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yakey. 39% of Yakey men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    39%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Machine Operator
    10%

What Yakey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yakey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yakey 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Yakey. 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 321 military records available for the last name Yakey. For the veterans among your Yakey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yakey lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Yakey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Yakey in 1959 was 56, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yakey 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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