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Yakeley Family History

Yakeley 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: Akeley, Wakeley, Yardley, Gateley, Yeley, Bakley, Blakeley, Oakley

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Where is the Yakeley family from?

You can see how Yakeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yakeley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Yakeley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Yakeley families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Yakeley's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Yakeley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yakeley 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 364 census records available for the last name Yakeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yakeley 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Yakeley. 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 123 military records available for the last name Yakeley. For the veterans among your Yakeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yakeley lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1994, in the United States, Yakeley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Yakeley in 1958 was 43, and 80 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yakeley 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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