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Yolken Family History

Yolken 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: Wolken, Nolen, Olsen, Holten, Kolden, Dolen, Bolen, Molen, Holien

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Where is the Yolken family from?

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

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yolken. 50% of Yolken men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Dentist
    50%

What Yolken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Yolken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yolken 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Yolken. 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 24 military records available for the last name Yolken. For the veterans among your Yolken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yolken lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1992, in the United States, Yolken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Yolken in 1973 was 57, and 84 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yolken 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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