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Yochum Family History

Yochum Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Jochum or Jochem. Compare Yocum.

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


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Where is the Yochum family from?

You can see how Yochum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yochum family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Yochum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Yochum families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Yochum's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Yochum families in 1911.
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What did your Yochum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yochum. 30% of Yochum men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Yochum women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yochum were Truck Driver and New Worker.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • New Worker
    8%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Yochum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yochum 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Yochum. 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 953 military records available for the last name Yochum. For the veterans among your Yochum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yochum lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Yochum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Yochum in 1943 was 34, and 82 in 2004.

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