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Yokoi Family History

Yokoi Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 横井 ‘well to the side’ or 横居 ‘residence to the side’; both are found in various parts of Japan.

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


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Where is the Yokoi family from?

You can see how Yokoi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yokoi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Yokoi families living in California. This was about 88% of all the recorded Yokoi's in USA. California had the highest population of Yokoi families in 1920.
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What did your Yokoi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yokoi. 63% of Yokoi men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%

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Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Yokoi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yokoi 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Yokoi. 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 186 military records available for the last name Yokoi. For the veterans among your Yokoi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yokoi lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Yokoi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Yokoi in 1962 was 76, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yokoi 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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