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Yokem Family History

Yokem Surname Meaning

Variant of Yoakum a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Yokem family from?

You can see how Yokem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yokem family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Yokem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Yokem families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 56% of all the recorded Yokem's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yokem families in 1840.
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What did your Yokem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yokem. 43% of Yokem men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Yokem women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farm Labor
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Yokem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yokem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yokem 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Yokem. 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 158 military records available for the last name Yokem. For the veterans among your Yokem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yokem lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Yokem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Yokem in 1966 was 73, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yokem 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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