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Yackow Family History

Yackow 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: Yacko, Rackow, Dacko, Jacko, Yarrow, Luckow, Lacko, Pankow, Rakow

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Where is the Yackow family from?

You can see how Yackow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yackow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Yackow families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Yackow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yackow families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Yackow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yackow 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Yackow. 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 25 military records available for the last name Yackow. For the veterans among your Yackow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yackow lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1998, in the United States, Yackow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Yackow in 1982 was 59, and 78 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yackow 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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