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Yawkey Family History

Yawkey 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: Yankey, Hawkey, Hawley, Hawker, Sankey, Fawley, Tawney, Oakey, Mackey

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Where is the Yawkey family from?

You can see how Yawkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yawkey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Yawkey families living in Indiana. This was about 52% of all the recorded Yawkey's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Yawkey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yawkey 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 135 census records available for the last name Yawkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yawkey 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Yawkey. 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 343 military records available for the last name Yawkey. For the veterans among your Yawkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yawkey lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Yawkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Yawkey in 1972 was 97, and 82 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yawkey 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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