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Yerkis Family History

Yerkis 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: Yerkes, Yerks, Berkes, Perkes, Ferris, Terris, Sarkis, Ermis, Mervis

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Where is the Yerkis family from?

You can see how Yerkis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yerkis family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Yerkis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Yerkis family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yerkis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yerkis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yerkis 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 236 census records available for the last name Yerkis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yerkis 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Yerkis. 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 13 military records available for the last name Yerkis. For the veterans among your Yerkis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yerkis lifespan?

Average Yerkis life expectancy in 1966 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yerkis 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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