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Yerek Family History

Yerek 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: Terek, Herek, Yurek, Yerk, Turek, York, Petek, Berk, Bezek, Jerez

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Where is the Yerek family from?

You can see how Yerek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yerek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yerek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Yerek families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded Yerek's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Yerek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yerek 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 67 census records available for the last name Yerek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yerek 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Yerek. 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 5 military records available for the last name Yerek. For the veterans among your Yerek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yerek lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1998, in the United States, Yerek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Yerek in 1994 was 88, and 83 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yerek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yerek 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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