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Yochelson Family History

Yochelson 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: Michelson, Nichelson, Ohlson, Torkelson, Chilson, Acheson, Nickelson

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Where is the Yochelson family from?

You can see how Yochelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yochelson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Yochelson families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yochelson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yochelson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yochelson 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 Yochelson ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Painter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Yochelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yochelson 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Yochelson. 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 121 military records available for the last name Yochelson. For the veterans among your Yochelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yochelson lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1997, in the United States, Yochelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Yochelson in 1961 was 46, and 90 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yochelson 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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