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Yax Family History

Yax Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German Jacks or Jaacks. Amerindian (Guatemala): Mayan name from yax ‘green’.

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


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Where is the Yax family from?

You can see how Yax families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yax family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Yax families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Yax families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Yax's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Yax families in 1840.
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What did your Yax ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yax. 38% of Yax men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Yax women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yax were Labor and Housewife.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    45%
  • Cook
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Yax. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yax 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Yax. 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 410 military records available for the last name Yax. For the veterans among your Yax ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yax lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Yax life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Yax in 1962 was 73, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yax 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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