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Yokey Family History

Yokey 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, Lokey, Yokley, Yoke, Yockey, Gokey, Okey, Yohey, Roker, Coley

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Where is the Yokey family from?

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

What did your Yokey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yokey. 60% of Yokey 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 510 census records available for the last name Yokey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yokey 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 Yokey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 40 military records available for the last name Yokey. For the veterans among your Yokey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yokey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Yokey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Yokey in 1967 was 74, and 90 in 2002.

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