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Yokay Family History

Yokay 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: Kay, Okray, Kokal, Mckay, Gotay, Yordy, Tokar, Yokel, Lokey, Yokley

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Where is the Yokay family from?

You can see how Yokay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yokay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yokay family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yokay's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Yokay families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Yokay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yokay 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Yokay. 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 Yokay. For the veterans among your Yokay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yokay lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Yokay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Yokay in 1962 was 54, and 94 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yokay 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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