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Yakin Family History

Yakin 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: Makin, Lakin, Yasin, Yamin, Eakin, Yaklin, Akin, Dakin, Yan, Gavin

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Where is the Yakin family from?

You can see how Yakin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yakin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Yakin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Yakin family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Yakin's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Yakin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yakin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Yakin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yakin. 100% of Yakin women worked as a Waitress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Yakin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yakin 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Yakin. 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 29 military records available for the last name Yakin. For the veterans among your Yakin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yakin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Yakin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Yakin in 1962 was 68, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yakin 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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