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Yarkey Family History

Yarkey 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: Larkey, Markey, Harkey, Barkey, Parkey, Yankey, Yerkey, Varkey

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Where is the Yarkey family from?

You can see how Yarkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yarkey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yarkey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Yarkey families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Yarkey's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Yarkey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Yarkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yarkey 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Yarkey. 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 17 military records available for the last name Yarkey. For the veterans among your Yarkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yarkey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1992, in the United States, Yarkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Yarkey in 1962 was 83, and 68 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yarkey 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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