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Yackman Family History

Yackman Name 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: Backman, Packman, Hackman, Jackman, Ackman, Tackman, Sackman, Lackman

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Where is the Yackman family from?

You can see how Yackman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yackman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Yackman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Yackman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Yackman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yackman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yackman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yackman ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Yackman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Yackman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yackman 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Yackman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 27 military records available for the last name Yackman. For the veterans among your Yackman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yackman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Yackman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Yackman in 1957 was 56, and 73 in 2002.

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