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Yokim Family History

Yokim 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: Yokom, Yokum, Kim, Hakim, Oki, Joki, Yogi, Aoki, Yori, Mckim

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Where is the Yokim family from?

You can see how Yokim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yokim family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yokim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Yokim families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yokim's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Yokim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yokim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Yokim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yokim 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Yokim. 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 16 military records available for the last name Yokim. For the veterans among your Yokim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yokim lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Yokim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Yokim in 1966 was 56, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yokim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yokim 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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