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Yakee Family History

Yakee 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: Yakel, Yankee, Yakes, Yake, Baker, Mabee, Lake, Rake, Hake, Bakke

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Where is the Yakee family from?

You can see how Yakee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yakee family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Yakee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Yakee family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Yakee's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Yakee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yakee 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 54 census records available for the last name Yakee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yakee 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Yakee. 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 6 military records available for the last name Yakee. For the veterans among your Yakee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yakee lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Yakee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Yakee in 1987 was 79, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yakee 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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