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Yokom Family History

Yokom Surname Meaning

Altered form of Yokum or Yoakum surnames of German origin. Compare Yocom.

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


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Where is the Yokom family from?

You can see how Yokom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yokom family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yokom families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 59 Yokom families living in Ontario. This was about 91% of all the recorded Yokom's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Yokom families in 1911.
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What did your Yokom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yokom. 19% of Yokom men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Yokom women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Yokom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Yokom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yokom 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Yokom. 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 240 military records available for the last name Yokom. For the veterans among your Yokom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yokom lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Yokom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Yokom in 1963 was 78, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yokom 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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