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Yacka Family History

Yacka 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: Jacka, Yacko, Yack, Back, Laska, Sack, Pack, Tack, Jack, Wack

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Yacka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yacka 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Yacka. 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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There are 13 military records available for the last name Yacka. For the veterans among your Yacka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yacka lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Yacka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Yacka in 1966 was 59, and 81 in 2003.

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