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Yacovett Family History

Yacovett 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: Hackett, Lovett, Covert, Cavett, Packett, Jackett, Amonett, Tackett

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Where is the Yacovett family from?

You can see how Yacovett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yacovett family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Yacovett families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Yacovett's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Yacovett families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Yacovett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yacovett 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Yacovett. 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 Yacovett. For the veterans among your Yacovett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yacovett lifespan?

Average Yacovett life expectancy in 1988 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yacovett 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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