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Yeke Family History

Yeke 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: Yee, Yoke, Eke, Yake, Yerke, Yeske, Pike, Duke, Lee, Neve

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Where is the Yeke family from?

You can see how Yeke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yeke family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Yeke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Yeke family living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Yeke's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Yeke families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yeke 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 84 census records available for the last name Yeke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yeke 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Yeke. 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 3 military records available for the last name Yeke. For the veterans among your Yeke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yeke lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yeke 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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