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Yockem Family History

Yockem 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: Yockel, Yockey, Yochem, Cocke, Gockel, Rocker, Cocker, Locker, Ocker

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Where is the Yockem family from?

You can see how Yockem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yockem family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yockem family living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Yockem's in USA. New York and 3 other states had the highest population of Yockem families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yockem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Yockem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yockem 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 Yockem. 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 11 military records available for the last name Yockem. For the veterans among your Yockem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yockem lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Yockem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Yockem in 1972 was 74, and 97 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yockem 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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