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Yaga Family History

Yaga 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: Haga, Yagi, Maga, Aga, Faga, Yang, Hata, Yan, Kaba, Papa

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Where is the Yaga family from?

You can see how Yaga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yaga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Yaga families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Yaga's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yaga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yaga 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 144 census records available for the last name Yaga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yaga 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Yaga. 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 17 military records available for the last name Yaga. For the veterans among your Yaga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yaga lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Yaga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Yaga in 1979 was 73, and 91 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yaga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yaga 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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