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Yecke Family History

Yecke 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: Hecke, Yeck, Yerke, Yeske, Mecke, Ecke, Beck, Cocke, Heck, Peck

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Where is the Yecke family from?

You can see how Yecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yecke family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Yecke families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Yecke family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Yecke's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yecke families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yecke 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 83 census records available for the last name Yecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yecke 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Yecke. 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 21 military records available for the last name Yecke. For the veterans among your Yecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yecke lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Yecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Yecke in 1972 was 70, and 81 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yecke 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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