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Yalk Family History

Yalk 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: Falk, Kalk, Balk, Salk, Calk, Valk, Yale, Walk, Yelk, Yank

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Where is the Yalk family from?

You can see how Yalk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yalk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yalk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Yalk families living in Texas. This was about 61% of all the recorded Yalk's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Yalk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yalk 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 89 census records available for the last name Yalk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yalk 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Yalk. 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 7 military records available for the last name Yalk. For the veterans among your Yalk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yalk lifespan?

Average Yalk life expectancy in 1964 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yalk 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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