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Yek Family History

Yek Surname Meaning

alternative romanization of the Chinese surname 葉 see Yip.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Yek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Yek families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 86% of all the recorded Yek's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Yek families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 485 census records available for the last name Yek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yek 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Yek. 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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There are 241 military records available for the last name Yek. For the veterans among your Yek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yek lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Yek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Yek in 1967 was 59, and 77 in 2002.

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