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Yamek Family History

Yamek 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: Samek, Yanek, James, Hamel, Camel, Hamer, Kamel, Panek, Kamen, Hajek

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Where is the Yamek family from?

You can see how Yamek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yamek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yamek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Yamek families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Yamek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yamek families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Yamek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yamek 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Yamek. 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 11 military records available for the last name Yamek. For the veterans among your Yamek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yamek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Yamek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Yamek in 1964 was 62, and 74 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yamek 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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