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Yackes Family History

Yackes 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: Yackel, Mackes, Backes, Yakes, Hacker, Packer, Backer, Acker, Backus

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Where is the Yackes family from?

You can see how Yackes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yackes family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Yackes family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Yackes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yackes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yackes 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 25 census records available for the last name Yackes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yackes 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Yackes. 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 Yackes. For the veterans among your Yackes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yackes lifespan?

Average Yackes life expectancy in 1966 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yackes 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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