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Yokoff Family History

Yokoff 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: Koff, Yokota, Rosoff, Skoff, Boroff, Rogoff, Wyckoff, Soloff, Doroff

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Where is the Yokoff family from?

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

What did your Yokoff ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Yokoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yokoff 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Yokoff. 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 2 military records available for the last name Yokoff. For the veterans among your Yokoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yokoff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Yokoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Yokoff in 1963 was 53, and 83 in 2000.

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