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Yocam Family History

Yocam Surname 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: Yocom, Yocum, Yocham, Bolam, Kocan, Toca, Cam, Coca, Roca, Bocan

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Where is the Yocam family from?

You can see how Yocam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yocam family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Yocam families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Yocam families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yocam's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Yocam families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yocam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Yocam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yocam. 32% of Yocam men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Yocam women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yocam were Farm Laborer and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Waitress
    29%

What Yocam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yocam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yocam 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Yocam. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 102 military records available for the last name Yocam. For the veterans among your Yocam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yocam lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Yocam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Yocam in 1963 was 67, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yocam ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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