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Yokobe Family History

Yokobe 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: Kobe, Yokota, Okabe, Yoke, Yokom, Moore, Jobe, Kober, Boone, Kibe

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Where is the Yokobe family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yokobe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Yokobe ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Dry Cleaning
    100%
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Yokobe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yokobe 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Yokobe. 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 23 military records available for the last name Yokobe. For the veterans among your Yokobe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yokobe lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Yokobe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Yokobe in 1977 was 60, and 79 in 2000.

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