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Yogi Name Meaning

Japanese: written 與儀 ‘bestow’ and ‘ceremony’. It is of Ryūkyūan origin. Indian (Gujarat Maharashtra): Brahmin name from Sanskrit yogī ‘one who performs yoga’ i.e. someone who does exercises designed to promote control of the mind and body.

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


Similar surnames: Yagi, Doi, Koga, Soni, Soga, Oki, Bodi, Aoki, Yong, Bogie

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Where is the Yogi family from?

You can see how Yogi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yogi family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Yogi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Yogi family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Yogi's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Yogi families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yogi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yogi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yogi. 19% of Yogi men worked as a Waiter and 100% of Yogi women worked as a Waitress. .

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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

  • Waiter
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Cook
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 569 census records available for the last name Yogi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yogi 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 Yogi. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Yogi. For the veterans among your Yogi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yogi lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Yogi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Yogi in 1962 was 72, and 86 in 2004.

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