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Yacobian Family History

Yacobian 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: Cobian, Fabian, Jacobson, Jacobi, Baronian, Jacobitz, Agopian

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Yacobian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yacobian 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Yacobian. 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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There are 52 military records available for the last name Yacobian. For the veterans among your Yacobian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yacobian lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Yacobian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Yacobian in 1966 was 69, and 82 in 2002.

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