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Yokley Family History

Yokley Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Jöchle from a pet form of the personal name Joachim.

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


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Where is the Yokley family from?

You can see how Yokley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yokley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Yokley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Yokley families living in Suffolk. This was about 73% of all the recorded Yokley's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Yokley families in 1891.
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What did your Yokley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Yokley. 100% of Yokley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Yokley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yokley 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Yokley. 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 793 military records available for the last name Yokley. For the veterans among your Yokley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yokley lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Yokley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Yokley in 1954 was 42, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yokley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yokley 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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