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Yeakly Family History

Yeakly 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: Yeakey, Yeakley, Yeakle, Weakly, Early, Sealy, Healy, Yearby, Yeagle

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Where is the Yeakly family from?

You can see how Yeakly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yeakly family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Yeakly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Yeakly families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 57% of all the recorded Yeakly's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yeakly families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yeakly 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 295 census records available for the last name Yeakly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yeakly 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 Yeakly. 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 26 military records available for the last name Yeakly. For the veterans among your Yeakly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yeakly lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1991, in the United States, Yeakly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Yeakly in 1990 was 77, and 74 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yeakly 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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