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Yohai Family History

Yohai 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: Mohan, Yoh, Hai, Yogi, Kohli, Rohan, Chai, Yori, Cohan, Lohan

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Where is the Yohai family from?

You can see how Yohai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yohai family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Yohai families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Yohai's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yohai families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yohai surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yohai ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attendant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yohai. 100% of Yohai men worked as an Attendant. .

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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

  • Attendant
    100%
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What Yohai family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Yohai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yohai 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Yohai. 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 46 military records available for the last name Yohai. For the veterans among your Yohai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yohai lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Yohai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Yohai in 1964 was 78, and 79 in 2004.

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