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Yukas Family History

Yukas 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: Lukas, Zukas, Yuhas, Dukas, Lucas, Yuan, Buras, Kuras, Bakas, Dumas

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Where is the Yukas family from?

You can see how Yukas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yukas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Yukas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Yukas family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yukas's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Yukas families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yukas 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 Yukas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yukas. 36% of Yukas men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Yukas women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yukas were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Weaver
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Yukas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 616 census records available for the last name Yukas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yukas 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Yukas. 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 Yukas. For the veterans among your Yukas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yukas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Yukas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Yukas in 1966 was 56, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yukas 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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