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Yeocum Family History

Yeocum 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: Yocum, Slocum, Mecum, Stocum, Yocom, Yochum, Yokum, You, Yeoman, Yum

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Where is the Yeocum family from?

You can see how Yeocum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yeocum family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Yeocum families living in Texas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Yeocum's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Yeocum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yeocum 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 120 census records available for the last name Yeocum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yeocum 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Yeocum. 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 21 military records available for the last name Yeocum. For the veterans among your Yeocum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yeocum lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1990, in the United States, Yeocum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Yeocum in 1964 was 74, and 78 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yeocum 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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