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Yeackley Family History

Yeackley 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: Yackley, Yeckley, Yeakley, Mackley, Beckley, Ackley, Reckley

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Where is the Yeackley family from?

You can see how Yeackley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yeackley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Yeackley families living in Nebraska. This was about 60% of all the recorded Yeackley's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Yeackley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yeackley 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 Yeackley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yeackley. 100% of Yeackley men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Yeackley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Yeackley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yeackley 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Yeackley. 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 18 military records available for the last name Yeackley. For the veterans among your Yeackley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yeackley lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Yeackley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Yeackley in 1971 was 40, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yeackley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yeackley 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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