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Yokela Family History

Yokela 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: Jokela, Yokel, Yokota, Koskela, Yoneda, Rodela, Yakel, Okula, Yoke

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Where is the Yokela family from?

You can see how Yokela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yokela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Yokela families living in Massachusetts. This was about 75% of all the recorded Yokela's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Yokela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yokela surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yokela ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Yokela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yokela 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Yokela. 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 34 military records available for the last name Yokela. For the veterans among your Yokela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yokela lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Yokela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Yokela in 1968 was 74, and 42 in 2001.

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