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Yocom Family History

Yocom Surname Meaning

Altered form of Yokum or Yoakum surnames of German origin. Compare Yokom.

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


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Where is the Yocom family from?

You can see how Yocom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yocom family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Yocom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 18 Yocom families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 46% of all the recorded Yocom's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yocom families in 1840.
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What did your Yocom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yocom. 25% of Yocom men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Yocom women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yocom were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    9%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Yocom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yocom 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Yocom. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Yocom. For the veterans among your Yocom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yocom lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Yocom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Yocom in 1953 was 55, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yocom 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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