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Yokana Family History

Yokana Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Yokota, Okane, Solana, Okada, Kana, Hokama, Okawa, Okano, Ocana

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Where is the Yokana family from?

You can see how Yokana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yokana family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yokana family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Yokana's in USA. California had the highest population of Yokana families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yokana surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yokana ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Yokana ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Yokana family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Yokana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yokana 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Yokana. 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 190 military records available for the last name Yokana. For the veterans among your Yokana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yokana lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1997, in the United States, Yokana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Yokana in 1985 was 79, and 93 in 1997.

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