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Yakkey Family History

Yakkey 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: Yankey, Sankey, Bakke, Oakey, Mackey, Bakley, Larkey, Bakken, Oakley

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Where is the Yakkey family from?

You can see how Yakkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yakkey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yakkey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Yakkey families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Yakkey's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Yakkey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Yakkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yakkey 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Yakkey. 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 20 military records available for the last name Yakkey. For the veterans among your Yakkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yakkey lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Yakkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Yakkey in 1973 was 53, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yakkey 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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