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Yohnk Family History

Yohnk Surname 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: Johnk, Yohn, Younk, John, Yon, Yong, York, Monk, Young, Yoh

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Where is the Yohnk family from?

You can see how Yohnk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yohnk family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Yohnk families living in Minnesota. This was about 54% of all the recorded Yohnk's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Yohnk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yohnk 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 Yohnk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yohnk. 100% of Yohnk 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%

What Yohnk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Yohnk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yohnk 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Yohnk. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Yohnk. For the veterans among your Yohnk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yohnk lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Yohnk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Yohnk in 1965 was 67, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yohnk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yohnk ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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