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Yoakam Family History

Yoakam Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Jochem or Joachim. Compare Yoakum.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Yoakam family from?

You can see how Yoakam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yoakam family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Yoakam families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Yoakam families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Yoakam's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Yoakam families in 1911.
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What did your Yoakam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yoakam. 45% of Yoakam men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Yoakam women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yoakam were Farming and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Yoakam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Yoakam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yoakam 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Yoakam. 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 502 military records available for the last name Yoakam. For the veterans among your Yoakam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yoakam lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Yoakam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Yoakam in 1962 was 77, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yoakam 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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