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Yokers Family History

Yokers 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: Yonkers, Roker, Rokes, Koker, Moyers, Boker, Moers, Rakers, Akers

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Where is the Yokers family from?

You can see how Yokers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yokers family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Yokers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Yokers family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Yokers's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Yokers families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yokers 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 Yokers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yokers. 100% of Yokers women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Yokers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Yokers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yokers 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Yokers. 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 32 military records available for the last name Yokers. For the veterans among your Yokers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yokers lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Yokers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Yokers in 1969 was 80, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yokers 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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