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Yakob Family History

Yakob 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: Jakob, Jacob, Kakos, Makos, Yao, Yano, Bako, Mako, Bakos, Rakow

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Where is the Yakob family from?

You can see how Yakob families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yakob family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Yakob families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Yakob family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Yakob's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Yakob families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yakob surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Yakob. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yakob 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Yakob. 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 24 military records available for the last name Yakob. For the veterans among your Yakob ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yakob lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Yakob life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Yakob in 1968 was 90, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yakob 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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