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Yohem Family History

Yohem 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: Yohe, Yochem, Yohey, Bohm, Yoh, Ohm, Orem, Rhem, Hoem, Yoder

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Where is the Yohem family from?

You can see how Yohem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yohem family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Yohem families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Yohem's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Yohem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yohem 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 44 census records available for the last name Yohem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yohem 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 Yohem. 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 9 military records available for the last name Yohem. For the veterans among your Yohem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yohem lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Yohem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Yohem in 1979 was 78, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yohem 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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