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Yoakem Family History

Yoakem 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: Yoakum, Yoakam, Oakes, Oakey, Noakes, Yakel, Yokel, Yoke, Yockel

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Where is the Yoakem family from?

You can see how Yoakem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yoakem family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yoakem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Yoakem families living in Tennessee. This was about 53% of all the recorded Yoakem's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Yoakem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yoakem 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 Yoakem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yoakem. 77% of Yoakem men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    77%
  • Laborer
    24%

What Yoakem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 687 census records available for the last name Yoakem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yoakem 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Yoakem. 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 95 military records available for the last name Yoakem. For the veterans among your Yoakem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yoakem lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Yoakem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Yoakem in 1966 was 86, and 58 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yoakem 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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