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Yekley Family History

Yekley 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: Yeley, Yokley, Yeckley, Yeakley, Henley, Medley, Seeley, Berley, Kley

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Where is the Yekley family from?

You can see how Yekley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yekley family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Yekley families living in Ohio. This was about 59% of all the recorded Yekley's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Yekley families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Yekley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yekley 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Yekley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Yekley. For the veterans among your Yekley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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