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Yochim Family History

Yochim Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Joachim.

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


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Where is the Yochim family from?

You can see how Yochim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yochim family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yochim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Yochim families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Yochim's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Yochim families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yochim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yochim ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Yochim. 100% of Yochim men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Salesman
    100%

What Yochim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yochim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yochim 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Yochim. 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 439 military records available for the last name Yochim. For the veterans among your Yochim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yochim lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Yochim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Yochim in 1961 was 60, and 89 in 2004.

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