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Yakovlev Family History

Yakovlev Surname Meaning

Russian: patronymic from the personal name Yakov the Russian form of the Biblical Jacob + the possessive suffix -ev.

The internal l was introduced to simplify the pronunciation by separating the two v.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Yakovlev families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yakovlev family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yakovlev family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Yakovlev's in USA. California had the highest population of Yakovlev families in 1920.
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There are 101 census records available for the last name Yakovlev. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yakovlev census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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There are 68 immigration records available for the last name Yakovlev. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Yakovlev. For the veterans among your Yakovlev ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yakovlev lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2000, in the United States, Yakovlev life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Yakovlev in 1982 was 76, and 89 in 2000.

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