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Yoeman Family History

Yoeman 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: Goeman, Yohman, Youman, Norman, Coleman, Bowman, Notman, Osman

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Where is the Yoeman family from?

You can see how Yoeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yoeman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Yoeman families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Yoeman families living in Yorkshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Yoeman's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Yoeman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yoeman 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 Yoeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yoeman. 39% of Yoeman men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Yoeman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yoeman were Manager and 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
    39%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    31%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Secretary
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Yoeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yoeman 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Yoeman. 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 192 military records available for the last name Yoeman. For the veterans among your Yoeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yoeman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Yoeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Yoeman in 1963 was 90, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yoeman 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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