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Yoachum Family History

Yoachum Surname Meaning

Variant of Yoakum a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Yoachum family from?

You can see how Yoachum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yoachum family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yoachum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Yoachum family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Yoachum's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Yoachum families in 1911.
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What did your Yoachum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yoachum. 100% of Yoachum men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Yoachum women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Yoachum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 663 census records available for the last name Yoachum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yoachum 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Yoachum. 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 135 military records available for the last name Yoachum. For the veterans among your Yoachum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yoachum lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Yoachum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Yoachum in 1962 was 54, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yoachum 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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