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Yakis Family History

Yakis 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: Yakes, Lakis, Maki, Paris, Danis, Kakos, Makin, Hakim, Rais, Manis

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Where is the Yakis family from?

You can see how Yakis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yakis family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Yakis family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Yakis's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Yakis families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Yakis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yakis 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Yakis. 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 Yakis. For the veterans among your Yakis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yakis lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1992, in the United States, Yakis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Yakis in 1977 was 69, and 85 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yakis 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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