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Yilk Family History

Yilk 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: Wilk, Silk, Milk, Yelk, Gill, Yi, Yin, Ying, Mill, Zink

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Where is the Yilk family from?

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

What did your Yilk ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Yilk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yilk 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Yilk. 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 4 military records available for the last name Yilk. For the veterans among your Yilk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yilk lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Yilk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Yilk in 1964 was 64, and 83 in 2001.

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