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Yagesh Family History

Yagesh 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: Ganesh, Ramesh, Yates, Pages, Papesh, Yager, Yarosh, Dages, Mages

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Where is the Yagesh family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yagesh 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 Yagesh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yagesh. 100% of Yagesh men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Yagesh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Yagesh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yagesh 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Yagesh. 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 5 military records available for the last name Yagesh. For the veterans among your Yagesh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yagesh lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Yagesh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Yagesh in 1962 was 42, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yagesh 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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