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Yaco Family History

Yaco 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: Yao, Raco, Yano, Jaco, Yacko, Yach, Yack, Yang, Yan, Bao

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Where is the Yaco family from?

You can see how Yaco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yaco family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yaco families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Yaco families living in Illinois. This was about 88% of all the recorded Yaco's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Yaco families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yaco surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yaco ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Yaco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yaco 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Yaco. 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 38 military records available for the last name Yaco. For the veterans among your Yaco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yaco lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Yaco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Yaco in 1966 was 72, and 78 in 2002.

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