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Yerkee Family History

Yerkee 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: Yerkes, Yerkey, Yerke, Kerker, Berke, Berkes, Berkey, Perkes, Merkel

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Where is the Yerkee family from?

You can see how Yerkee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yerkee family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Yerkee families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Yerkee's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Yerkee families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yerkee 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 56 census records available for the last name Yerkee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yerkee 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Yerkee. 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 4 military records available for the last name Yerkee. For the veterans among your Yerkee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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