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Yacock Family History

Yacock 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: Lacock, Acock, Aycock, Peacock, Hancock, Alcock, Laycock, Bocock

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Where is the Yacock family from?

You can see how Yacock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yacock family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yacock family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Yacock's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Yacock families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yacock 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 15 census records available for the last name Yacock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yacock 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Yacock. 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 3 military records available for the last name Yacock. For the veterans among your Yacock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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