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Yokas Family History

Yokas 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: Jonas, Kotas, Rokos, Rokes, Rodas, Kopas, Rosas, Copas, Bakas, Bolas

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Where is the Yokas family from?

You can see how Yokas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yokas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Yokas families living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Yokas's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Yokas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yokas 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 Yokas ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Yokas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Yokas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yokas 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Yokas. 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 Yokas. For the veterans among your Yokas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yokas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Yokas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Yokas in 1963 was 76, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yokas 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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