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Yocke Family History

Yocke 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: Cocke, Locke, Focke, Yoke, Rocke, Yockel, Yockey, Yock, Yonke, Yorke

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Where is the Yocke family from?

You can see how Yocke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yocke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yocke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Yocke families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yocke's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Yocke families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Yocke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yocke 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Yocke. 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 41 military records available for the last name Yocke. For the veterans among your Yocke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yocke lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Yocke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Yocke in 1960 was 56, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yocke 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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