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Yack Family History

Yack Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Jack

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Yack family from?

You can see how Yack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yack family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Yack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 29 Yack families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Yack's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Yack families in 1911.
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What did your Yack ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Yack. 65% of Yack men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Yack women worked as a Servant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    65%
  • Cook
    22%
  • Labourer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Yack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yack 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Yack. 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 407 military records available for the last name Yack. For the veterans among your Yack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yack lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Yack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Yack in 1955 was 57, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yack

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yack 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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