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Yoko Family History

Yoko 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: Yoke, Yoho, Yokom, Yoo, Ko, Sok, Yon, You, Yong, York

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Where is the Yoko family from?

You can see how Yoko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yoko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yoko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Yoko families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Yoko's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Yoko families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yoko 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 Yoko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yoko. 34% of Yoko men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Yoko women worked as a Maid.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Yoko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 431 census records available for the last name Yoko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yoko 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Yoko. 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 177 military records available for the last name Yoko. For the veterans among your Yoko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yoko lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Yoko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Yoko in 1968 was 80, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yoko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yoko 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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