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Yearka Family History

Yearka 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: Berka, Sarka, Yearby, Tarka, Yerxa, Jarka, Szarka, Yerks, Yeary

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Where is the Yearka family from?

You can see how Yearka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yearka family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Yearka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Yearka family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Yearka's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Yearka families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yearka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yearka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yearka. 100% of Yearka men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Yearka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yearka 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Yearka. 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 3 military records available for the last name Yearka. For the veterans among your Yearka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yearka lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Yearka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Yearka in 1970 was 78, and 81 in 2004.

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