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Yacup Family History

Yacup 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: Yap, Yasui, Yacoub, Yacko, Dacus, Raup, Yau, Canup, Yach, Bacus

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Where is the Yacup family from?

You can see how Yacup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yacup family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Yacup families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Yacup families living in Illinois. This was about 71% of all the recorded Yacup's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Yacup families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yacup surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yacup ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Yacup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yacup 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Yacup. 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 6 military records available for the last name Yacup. For the veterans among your Yacup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yacup lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Yacup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Yacup in 1965 was 65, and 92 in 1998.

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