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Yokes Family History

Yokes 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: Rokes, Yokel, Kokes, Yoke, Yakes, Yoes, Nokes, Dokes, Vokes, Moses

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Where is the Yokes family from?

You can see how Yokes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yokes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yokes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Yokes families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Yokes's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Yokes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yokes 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 Yokes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Yokes. 100% of Yokes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Yokes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yokes 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Yokes. 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 365 military records available for the last name Yokes. For the veterans among your Yokes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yokes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Yokes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Yokes in 1963 was 86, and 47 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yokes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yokes 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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