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Yelek Family History

Yelek 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, Zelek, Yelk, Elek, Petek, Yule, Bezek, Yell, Malek, Mele

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Where is the Yelek family from?

You can see how Yelek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yelek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yelek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Yelek family living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Yelek's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Yelek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yelek 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 120 census records available for the last name Yelek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yelek 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 Yelek. 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 48 military records available for the last name Yelek. For the veterans among your Yelek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yelek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Yelek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Yelek in 1964 was 74, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yelek 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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