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Yockman Family History

Yockman 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: Rockman, Cockman, Hockman, Bockman, Lockman, Backman, Packman

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Where is the Yockman family from?

You can see how Yockman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yockman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yockman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Yockman families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Yockman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Yockman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yockman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Yockman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Yockman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Yockman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yockman 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Yockman. 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 38 military records available for the last name Yockman. For the veterans among your Yockman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yockman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Yockman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Yockman in 1964 was 64, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yockman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yockman 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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