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Yokeman Family History

Yokeman 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: Coleman, Roseman, Goeman, Copeman, Goleman, Dikeman, Rodeman, Wakeman

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Where is the Yokeman family from?

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

What did your Yokeman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Yokeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yokeman 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Yokeman. 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 11 military records available for the last name Yokeman. For the veterans among your Yokeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yokeman lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1989, in the United States, Yokeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Yokeman in 1978 was 64, and 96 in 1989.

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