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Yakes Family History

Yakes Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of Czech Jakeš (see Jakes).

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


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Where is the Yakes family from?

You can see how Yakes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yakes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Yakes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Yakes families living in Quebec. This was about 60% of all the recorded Yakes's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Yakes families in 1911.
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What did your Yakes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yakes. 67% of Yakes men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 224 immigration records available for the last name Yakes. 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 446 military records available for the last name Yakes. For the veterans among your Yakes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yakes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Yakes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Yakes in 1962 was 79, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yakes 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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