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Yacowatz Family History

Yacowatz 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: Achatz, Rakowitz, Jacobitz, Janowitz, Jacoway, Schatz, Pankratz

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Yacowatz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yacowatz 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 Yacowatz. 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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There are 51 military records available for the last name Yacowatz. For the veterans among your Yacowatz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yacowatz lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Yacowatz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Yacowatz in 1975 was 50, and 75 in 1996.

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