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Yackley Family History

Yackley Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Jäckle from a pet form of the Biblical name Jakob (see Jacob).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Yackley family from?

You can see how Yackley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yackley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Yackley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Yackley family living in Rutland. This was 100% of all the recorded Yackley's in United Kingdom. Rutland had the highest population of Yackley families in 1891.
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What did your Yackley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dressmaker was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Yackley. 100% of Yackley women worked as a Dressmaker.

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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

  • Dressmaker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yackley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yackley 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Yackley. 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 406 military records available for the last name Yackley. For the veterans among your Yackley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yackley lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Yackley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Yackley in 1955 was 50, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yackley 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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