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Yokely Family History

Yokely 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: Yokel, Cokely, Lovely, Jokela, Likely, Yakel, Lokey, Yokley, Makely

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Where is the Yokely family from?

You can see how Yokely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yokely family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Yokely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Yokely families living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yokely's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Yokely families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yokely surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yokely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yokely. 42% of Yokely men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Yokely women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yokely were Salesman and Cook. .

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    42%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    45%
  • Laundress
    34%
  • Cook
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yokely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yokely 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Yokely. 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 135 military records available for the last name Yokely. For the veterans among your Yokely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yokely lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Yokely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Yokely in 1942 was 39, and 34 in 2004.

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