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Yaukey Family History

Yaukey 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, Auker, Oakey, Mackey, Causey, Larkey, Fausey, Gaukel

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Where is the Yaukey family from?

You can see how Yaukey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yaukey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Yaukey families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Yaukey's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Yaukey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yaukey 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 Yaukey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yaukey. 100% of Yaukey women worked as a Housework.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Yaukey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Yaukey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yaukey 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Yaukey. 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 78 military records available for the last name Yaukey. For the veterans among your Yaukey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yaukey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Yaukey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Yaukey in 1969 was 89, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yaukey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yaukey 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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