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Yakely Family History

Yakely 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, Makely, Wakely, Blakely, Akeley, Oakey, Gately, Wakeley

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Where is the Yakely family from?

You can see how Yakely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yakely family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Yakely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Yakely families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Yakely's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yakely families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yakely 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 598 census records available for the last name Yakely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yakely 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Yakely. 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 93 military records available for the last name Yakely. For the veterans among your Yakely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yakely lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2000, in the United States, Yakely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Yakely in 1980 was 56, and 73 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yakely 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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