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Yockum Family History

Yockum 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: Dockum, Yocum, Yoakum, Yochum, Yokum, Beckum, Forkum, Mockus, Cockrum

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Where is the Yockum family from?

You can see how Yockum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yockum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yockum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Yockum families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 57% of all the recorded Yockum's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yockum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yockum 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 Yockum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yockum. 60% of Yockum 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
    60%
  • Mechanic
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

What Yockum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 312 census records available for the last name Yockum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yockum 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Yockum. 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 25 military records available for the last name Yockum. For the veterans among your Yockum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yockum lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Yockum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Yockum in 1968 was 65, and 77 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yockum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yockum 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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