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Yamka Family History

Yamka 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: Laska, Sama, Rama, Lama, Oyama, Kafka, Kalka, Sarka, Yamaoka, Yamada

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Where is the Yamka family from?

You can see how Yamka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yamka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Yamka families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Yamka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yamka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yamka 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 79 census records available for the last name Yamka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yamka 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 Yamka. 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 36 military records available for the last name Yamka. For the veterans among your Yamka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yamka lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Yamka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1961. The average life expectancy for Yamka in 1961 was 85, and 54 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yamka 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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