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Yokum Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Jochem or Jochum . See also Yoakum compare Yocum and Yokom .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Yocum, Yokom, Yoakum, Yoakam, Yochum, Yocom, Hodum, Coup, Yokel

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Where is the Yokum family from?

You can see how Yokum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yokum family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Yokum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Yokum families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Yokum's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Yokum families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yokum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yokum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yokum. 33% of Yokum men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Yokum women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yokum were Farming and Stenographer. .

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Waitress
    13%
  • Stenographer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Yokum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yokum 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Yokum. 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 835 military records available for the last name Yokum. For the veterans among your Yokum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yokum lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Yokum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Yokum in 1955 was 49, and 69 in 2004.

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