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Yoham Family History

Yoham 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: Yocham, Ham, Mohan, Bohm, Yoh, Cham, Bolam, Sham, Ohm, Bonham

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Where is the Yoham family from?

You can see how Yoham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yoham family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yoham family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yoham's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Yoham families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yoham 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 Yoham ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Yoham. 100% of Yoham 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 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

What Yoham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Yoham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yoham 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Yoham. 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 4 military records available for the last name Yoham. For the veterans among your Yoham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yoham lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Yoham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Yoham in 1974 was 68, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yoham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yoham 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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