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Yakowec Family History

Yakowec 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: Makovec, Kopec, Rakow, Yakel, Krakower, Sakowicz, Yakes, Jakubec

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Where is the Yakowec family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yakowec 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 Yakowec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yakowec. 100% of Yakowec women worked as a Coner.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Coner
    100%

What Yakowec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Yakowec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yakowec 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Yakowec. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Yakowec. For the veterans among your Yakowec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yakowec lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Yakowec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Yakowec in 1964 was 78, and 81 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yakowec 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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