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Yaker Family History

Yaker 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: Baker, Raker, Aker, Laker, Haker, Maker, Yager, Yakel, Saker, Waker

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Where is the Yaker family from?

You can see how Yaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yaker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Yaker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Yaker families living in Sussex. This was about 41% of all the recorded Yaker's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Yaker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yaker 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 Yaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yaker. 37% of Yaker men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Yaker women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yaker were Proprietor and Janitress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Janitress
    50%

What Yaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yaker 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Yaker. 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 107 military records available for the last name Yaker. For the veterans among your Yaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yaker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Yaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Yaker in 1963 was 44, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yaker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yaker 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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