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Yakle Family History

Yakle 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: Yaple, Yale, Yagle, Yeakle, Yake, Eakle, Gale, Hale, Sale, Dale

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Where is the Yakle family from?

You can see how Yakle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yakle family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Yakle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Yakle family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Yakle's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yakle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yakle 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 Yakle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yakle. 59% of Yakle men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Yakle women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yakle were Farm Operator and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    59%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Operator
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Yakle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yakle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yakle 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Yakle. 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 193 military records available for the last name Yakle. For the veterans among your Yakle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yakle lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Yakle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Yakle in 1965 was 87, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yakle 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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