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Yoakim Family History

Yoakim 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, Hakim, Wakim, Yochim, Yokom, Yokum, Yoak, Kim, Maki

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Where is the Yoakim family from?

You can see how Yoakim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yoakim family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Yoakim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Yoakim family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Yoakim's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Yoakim families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yoakim 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 84 census records available for the last name Yoakim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yoakim 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Yoakim. 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 17 military records available for the last name Yoakim. For the veterans among your Yoakim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yoakim lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Yoakim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Yoakim in 1965 was 81, and 65 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yoakim 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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