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Yeackel Family History

Yeackel 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: Yackel, Yeakel, Seckel, Crackel, Heckel, Meckel, Yakel, Beckel

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Where is the Yeackel family from?

You can see how Yeackel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yeackel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Yeackel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Yeackel family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Yeackel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yeackel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yeackel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yeackel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yeackel. 50% of Yeackel men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Yeackel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yeackel 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Yeackel. 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 81 military records available for the last name Yeackel. For the veterans among your Yeackel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yeackel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Yeackel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Yeackel in 1964 was 60, and 70 in 2002.

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