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Yack Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Jack

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Yeck, Back, Yach, Yank, Yock, Nack, Jack, Zack, Shack, Face

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Where is the Yack family from?

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

What did your Yack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yack. 26% of Yack men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Yack women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yack were Carpenter and Housewife. .

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Yack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yack 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Yack. 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 407 military records available for the last name Yack. For the veterans among your Yack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yack lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Yack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Yack in 1955 was 57, and 71 in 2004.

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