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Yecker Family History

Yecker 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: Ecker, Decker, Necker, Recker, Becker, Uecker, Secker, Hecker, Wecker

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Where is the Yecker family from?

You can see how Yecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yecker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yecker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Yecker families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 92% of all the recorded Yecker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yecker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yecker 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 374 census records available for the last name Yecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yecker 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Yecker. 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 93 military records available for the last name Yecker. For the veterans among your Yecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yecker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Yecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Yecker in 1962 was 96, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yecker 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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