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Yoders Family History

Yoders Surname Meaning

Altered form of Yoder a surname of Swiss German originwith the addition of excrescent -s a common feature of Americanized surnames.

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


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Where is the Yoders family from?

You can see how Yoders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yoders family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Yoders families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Yoders families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Yoders's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yoders families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yoders 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 Yoders ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yoders. 35% of Yoders men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Yoders women worked as a Manager. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yoders were Clerk and Housewife.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Yoders family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yoders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yoders 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Yoders. 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 343 military records available for the last name Yoders. For the veterans among your Yoders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yoders lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Yoders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Yoders in 1956 was 45, and 72 in 2004.

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