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Yodes Family History

Yodes 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: Rodes, Lodes, Hodes, Yoder, Yoes, Moses, Rode, Boden, Toles, Roder

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Where is the Yodes family from?

You can see how Yodes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yodes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yodes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Yodes families living in North Carolina. This was about 52% of all the recorded Yodes's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Yodes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yodes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yodes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yodes. 40% of Yodes men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Yodes women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 473 census records available for the last name Yodes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yodes 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Yodes. 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 33 military records available for the last name Yodes. For the veterans among your Yodes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yodes lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1987, in the United States, Yodes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Yodes in 1969 was 81, and 77 in 1987.

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