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Yochem Family History

Yochem Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Jochem.

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


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Where is the Yochem family from?

You can see how Yochem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yochem family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yochem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Yochem families living in Ohio. This was about 38% of all the recorded Yochem's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Yochem families in 1880.
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What did your Yochem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yochem. 31% of Yochem men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Yochem women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Operator
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yochem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yochem 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Yochem. 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 217 military records available for the last name Yochem. For the veterans among your Yochem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yochem lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Yochem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Yochem in 1955 was 64, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yochem 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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