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Yilek Family History

Yilek 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: Milek, Bilek, Jilek, Miles, Giles, Wilk, Yule, Wiles, Iley, Silk

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Where is the Yilek family from?

You can see how Yilek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yilek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yilek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Yilek families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Yilek's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Yilek families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yilek 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 Yilek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yilek. 64% of Yilek men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Laborer
    37%

What Yilek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 464 census records available for the last name Yilek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yilek 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Yilek. 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 192 military records available for the last name Yilek. For the veterans among your Yilek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yilek lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Yilek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Yilek in 1960 was 50, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yilek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yilek 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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