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Yerka Family History

Yerka 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: Berka, Yerxa, Yerks, Yerke, Yerk, York, Serra, Berke, Berk, Perla

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Where is the Yerka family from?

You can see how Yerka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yerka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yerka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Yerka families living in Wisconsin. This was about 40% of all the recorded Yerka's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Yerka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yerka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Yerka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yerka. 38% of Yerka men worked as a Truck Driver.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Salesman
    25%

What Yerka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 806 census records available for the last name Yerka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yerka 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 Yerka. 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 85 military records available for the last name Yerka. For the veterans among your Yerka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yerka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Yerka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Yerka in 1965 was 79, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yerka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yerka 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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