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Yakovac Family History

Yakovac 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: Bukovac, Kovac, Makovec, Yokota, Hakola, Canova, Jankovic, Kovack

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Where is the Yakovac family from?

You can see how Yakovac families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yakovac family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yakovac family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yakovac's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Yakovac families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yakovac 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 Yakovac ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yakovac. 50% of Yakovac men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Molder
    50%

What Yakovac family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Yakovac. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yakovac 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 Yakovac. 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 61 military records available for the last name Yakovac. For the veterans among your Yakovac ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yakovac lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Yakovac life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Yakovac in 1965 was 86, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yakovac 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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