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Yacks Family History

Yacks 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: Sacks, Backs, Yacko, Macks, Lacks, Jacks, Zacks, Yack, Back, Sachs

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Where is the Yacks family from?

You can see how Yacks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yacks family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yacks families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Yacks family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yacks's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Yacks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yacks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Yacks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yacks. 27% of Yacks men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Yacks women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yacks were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Interior Decorator
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Yacks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 799 census records available for the last name Yacks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yacks 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Yacks. 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 78 military records available for the last name Yacks. For the veterans among your Yacks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yacks lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Yacks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Yacks in 1962 was 63, and 17 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yacks 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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