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Yakley Family History

Yakley 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: Bakley, Oakley, Yackley, Yokley, Makley, Yeakley, Wakley, Halley

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Where is the Yakley family from?

You can see how Yakley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yakley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Yakley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Yakley families living in Devon. This was about 82% of all the recorded Yakley's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Yakley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yakley 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 Yakley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yakley. 39% of Yakley men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Yakley women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yakley were Farm Laborer and Bookkeeper.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    33%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    20%
  • Receptionist
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%

What Yakley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yakley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yakley 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Yakley. 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 100 military records available for the last name Yakley. For the veterans among your Yakley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yakley lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Yakley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Yakley in 1960 was 55, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yakley 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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