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Yoho Name Meaning

Americanized form of German and Swiss German Joho unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Yohn, Fohn, Yohe, Yock, Yahr, Rohr, Nohr, Ohl, Hohm, Mohr

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Where is the Yoho family from?

You can see how Yoho families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yoho family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Yoho families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 18 Yoho families living in Ohio. This was about 56% of all the recorded Yoho's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Yoho families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yoho surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yoho ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yoho. 27% of Yoho men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Yoho women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yoho were Salesman and 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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Waitress
    14%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Yoho. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yoho 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Yoho. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Yoho. For the veterans among your Yoho ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yoho lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Yoho life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Yoho in 1943 was 32, and 74 in 2004.

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