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Yoka Family History

Yoka 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: Yoke, Oka, Boka, Sok, Yon, You, Yong, Boda, York, Mora

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Where is the Yoka family from?

You can see how Yoka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yoka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Yoka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Yoka families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 28% of all the recorded Yoka's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yoka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yoka 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 Yoka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Factory Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yoka. 67% of Yoka men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Yoka women worked as a Factory Work.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Miner
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Factory Work
    100%

What Yoka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 586 census records available for the last name Yoka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yoka 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Yoka. 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 239 military records available for the last name Yoka. For the veterans among your Yoka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yoka lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Yoka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Yoka in 1958 was 59, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yoka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yoka 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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