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Yohey Family History

Yohey Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Johe.

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


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Where is the Yohey family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yohey. 38% of Yohey men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Yohey women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yohey were New Worker and Clerk.

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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
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    38%
  • Waitress
    38%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Yohey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yohey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yohey 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Yohey. 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 265 military records available for the last name Yohey. For the veterans among your Yohey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yohey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Yohey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Yohey in 1963 was 78, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yohey 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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