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Yockin Family History

Yockin 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: Hockin, Botkin, Hoskin, Mackin, Forkin, Dockins, Sonkin, Cocklin

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Where is the Yockin family from?

You can see how Yockin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yockin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yockin family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Yockin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yockin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yockin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yockin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yockin. 100% of Yockin men worked as a 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

  • New Worker
    100%

What Yockin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Yockin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yockin 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Yockin. 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 21 military records available for the last name Yockin. For the veterans among your Yockin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yockin lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1997, in the United States, Yockin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Yockin in 1981 was 86, and 94 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yockin 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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