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Yacht Family History

Yacht 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: Nacht, Macht, Yach, Bach, Sachs, Mach, Macho, Hecht, Lach, Licht

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Where is the Yacht family from?

You can see how Yacht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yacht family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Yacht families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Yacht family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Yacht's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yacht families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yacht 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 445 census records available for the last name Yacht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yacht 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Yacht. 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 115 military records available for the last name Yacht. For the veterans among your Yacht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yacht lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Yacht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Yacht in 1964 was 77, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yacht

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yacht 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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