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Yeik Family History

Yeik 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: Leik, Yelk, Yeck, Weik, Reik, Yerk, Feik, Beck, Wei, Yi

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Where is the Yeik family from?

You can see how Yeik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yeik family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Yeik family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Yeik's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yeik families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yeik 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 119 census records available for the last name Yeik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yeik 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Yeik. 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 47 military records available for the last name Yeik. For the veterans among your Yeik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yeik lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Yeik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Yeik in 1966 was 29, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yeik 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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