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Yarka Family History

Yarka 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: Sarka, Tarka, Jarka, Mark, Laska, York, Bara, Yard, Barca, Vara

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Where is the Yarka family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yarka. 25% of Yarka men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Yarka women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    25%
  • Labor
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Press Operator
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Yarka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Yarka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yarka 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Yarka. 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 Yarka. For the veterans among your Yarka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yarka lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Yarka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Yarka in 1951 was 36, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yarka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yarka 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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