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Yochim Family History

Yochim Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Joachim.

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


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Where is the Yochim family from?

You can see how Yochim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yochim family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yochim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Yochim families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 37% of all the recorded Yochim's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yochim families in 1880.
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What did your Yochim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yochim. 28% of Yochim men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Yochim women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Labor
    12%
  • Merchant
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Yochim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yochim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yochim 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Yochim. 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 439 military records available for the last name Yochim. For the veterans among your Yochim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yochim lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Yochim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Yochim in 1961 was 60, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yochim 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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