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Yook Family History

Yook 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: Hook, York, Rook, Cook, Zook, Look, Book, Kook, Mook, Yock

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Where is the Yook family from?

You can see how Yook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yook family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Yook families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Yook families living in Lancashire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Yook's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Yook families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yook 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 Yook ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Yook. 100% of Yook women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yook 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 728 immigration records available for the last name Yook. 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 122 military records available for the last name Yook. For the veterans among your Yook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yook lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Yook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Yook in 1964 was 85, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yook

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yook 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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