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Yesker Family History

Yesker 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: Mesker, Yeske, Esker, Yester, Asker, Messer, Kerker, Ecker, Tester

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Where is the Yesker family from?

You can see how Yesker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yesker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Yesker families living in Maryland. This was about 29% of all the recorded Yesker's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Yesker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yesker 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 104 census records available for the last name Yesker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yesker 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Yesker. 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 20 military records available for the last name Yesker. For the veterans among your Yesker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yesker lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Yesker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Yesker in 1965 was 50, and 49 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yesker 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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