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Yohman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Johmann a derivative of the personal name Johe a pet form of Johannes .

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


Similar surnames: Dohman, Bohman, Gorman, Buhman, Rosman, Rothman, Ohman, Zolman

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Where is the Yohman family from?

You can see how Yohman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yohman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Yohman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Yohman families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Yohman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yohman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yohman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yohman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yohman. 28% of Yohman men worked as a Miner and 100% of Yohman women worked as a Servant. .

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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

  • Miner
    28%
  • Loader
    19%
  • Tailor
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%
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What Yohman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 387 census records available for the last name Yohman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yohman 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Yohman. 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 151 military records available for the last name Yohman. For the veterans among your Yohman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yohman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Yohman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Yohman in 1964 was 40, and 75 in 2004.

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