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Yokayama Family History

Yokayama 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: Yokoyama, Takayama, Nakayama, Toyama, Moriyama, Oyama, Koyama, Aoyama

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Where is the Yokayama family from?

You can see how Yokayama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yokayama family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Yokayama families living in Hawaii. This was about 67% of all the recorded Yokayama's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Yokayama families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yokayama surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yokayama ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yokayama. 100% of Yokayama men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Yokayama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yokayama 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Yokayama. 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 14 military records available for the last name Yokayama. For the veterans among your Yokayama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yokayama lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Yokayama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Yokayama in 1968 was 89, and 44 in 2001.

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