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Yskes Family History

Yskes 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: Yakes, Asker, Rokes, Takes, Sykes, Oakes, Eakes, Yates, Dykes, Tukes

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Where is the Yskes family from?

You can see how Yskes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yskes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yskes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Yskes families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Yskes's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Yskes families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Yskes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yskes 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Yskes. 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 4 military records available for the last name Yskes. For the veterans among your Yskes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yskes lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1993, in the United States, Yskes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Yskes in 1969 was 69, and 82 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yskes 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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