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Yokus Family History

Yokus 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: Yokum, You, Kus, Rokos, Rokes, Mikus, Bonus, Bogus, Vogus, Kobus

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Where is the Yokus family from?

You can see how Yokus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yokus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yokus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Yokus family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Yokus's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Yokus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yokus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yokus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yokus. 100% of Yokus men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Yokus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yokus 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Yokus. 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 41 military records available for the last name Yokus. For the veterans among your Yokus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yokus lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1991, in the United States, Yokus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Yokus in 1969 was 66, and 79 in 1991.

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